Roberto Bolaño
Roberto Bolaño was a Chilean novelist and poet, renowned for his innovative narrative style and profound exploration of themes such as identity, memory, and the human condition. His works, including 'The Savage Detectives' and '2666', have garnered critical acclaim and have significantly influenced contemporary literature.
Born on Apr 28, 1923 (102 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 59,665 | $2,700,000 | 2,468$ |
| Spain | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 42,008 | $1,400,000 | 1,258$ |
| Totals | 2 | 112,028,289 | 101,673 | $4,100,000 | 3,726$ |
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Recent Mentions
Spain:
Roberto Bolaño invited Javier Cercas to the Feria del Libro de Chile, marking the beginning of Cercas's connection with Latin America.
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France:
Roberto Bolaño is referenced in relation to the literary style and themes present in Alain Ferry's work.
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Uruguay:
Roberto Bolaño is referenced as an author whose work inspired the writing style of the narrator.
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Spain:
Roberto Bolaño is honored in Blanes, where a library has been named after him.
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Slovenia:
Roberto Bolaño is mentioned as one of the greatest names in world literature alongside László Krasznahorkai.
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Hungary:
Roberto Bolano presents through the character Carlos Wieder how an artist serving the dictatorship undergoes changes and becomes a cruel person.
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Greece:
Roberto Bolaño's '2666' presents violence as a product of social and cultural power relations.
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Uruguay:
Roberto Bolaño is mentioned as a significant figure in Spanish literature with his work '2666'.
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Andorra:
Roberto Bolaño is appreciated for his connection to Blanes, as the town is loved rather than just explained.
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Switzerland:
The Chilean Roberto Bolaño preferred the cosmopolitan Barcelona, which resisted Francoism.
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