José Saramago
B- Birthday
- November 16, 1922
- Age
- 103
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $5M
About
José Saramago, born in 1922, was a renowned Portuguese writer. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1998 for his imaginative parables filled with compassion and irony. Saramago's works frequently offered subversive perspectives on historical events, often focusing on the human element. He is considered a permanent part of the Western literary canon and one of the most gifted novelists.
Career Timeline
First Novel Published
His first novel was published, but did not make impact.
"Memorial do convento" acclaim
Novel published to wide Portuguese acclaim.
"The Gospel" controversy
His controversial novel stirred public debate. It questioned religious norms.
"Blindness" international success
Published 'Blindness', his international success novel.
Nobel Prize in Literature
Awarded the Nobel Prize, cementing his place in literary history.
Death and Legacy
Saramago's death marked the loss of a major literary voice. He left behind a powerful body of work.
