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| '''José Saramago''' (born ] in ], ]) is a ], ], and ]. He usually presents subversive perspectives of historical events in his works, trying to underline the human factor behind historical events, instead of presenting the usual ''official'' historical narratives. Some works of his can also be seen as allegories. He was awarded the ] in ]. He currently resides in the ]. Saramago has been a member of the ] since ], as well as an ] and self-described pessimist - his positions have aroused considerable controversy in Portugal, especially after the publication of ''The Gospel According to Jesus Christ''. | '''José Saramago''' (born ] in ], ]) is a ], ], and ]. He usually presents subversive perspectives of historical events in his works, trying to underline the human factor behind historical events, instead of presenting the usual ''official'' historical narratives. Some works of his can also be seen as allegories. He was awarded the ] in ]. He currently resides in the ]. Saramago has been a member of the ] since ], as well as an ] and self-described pessimist - his positions have aroused considerable controversy in Portugal, especially after the publication of ''The Gospel According to Jesus Christ''. | ||
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José Saramago (born 1922 in Azinhaga, Portugal) is a writer, playwright, and journalist. He usually presents subversive perspectives of historical events in his works, trying to underline the human factor behind historical events, instead of presenting the usual official historical narratives. Some works of his can also be seen as allegories. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1998. He currently resides in the Canary Islands. Saramago has been a member of the Communist Party of Portugal since 1969, as well as an atheist and self-described pessimist - his positions have aroused considerable controversy in Portugal, especially after the publication of The Gospel According to Jesus Christ.
Bibliography:
- 1977 - Manual Painting and Calligraphy
- 1978 - Quasi Objects
- 1981 - Journey to Portugal
- 1982 - Baltasar and Blimunda
- 1984 - The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis (A Tribute to Fernando Pessoa)
- 1986 - The Stone Raft
- 1989 - The History of the Siege of Lisbon
- 1991 - The Gospel According to Jesus Christ
- 1995 - Blindness
- 1997 - All the Names
- 1999 - The Tale of the Unknown Island
Quotes:
On the US$950,000 nobel prize: "This prize is for all speakers of Portuguese, but while we're on the subject, I shall keep the money."