José Saramago
José Saramago was a Portuguese writer and Nobel laureate, known for his unique narrative style and philosophical depth. His works, such as 'Blindness' and 'The Gospel According to Jesus Christ', often challenge conventional storytelling and explore profound themes of existence and morality.
Born on Nov 16, 1922 (103 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 326,011 | $1,119,000 | 1,334$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 174,855 | $1,500,000 | 1,243$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 628,066 | 522 | $5,500 | 5$ |
| Totals | 3 | 485,201,208 | 501,388 | $2,624,500 | 2,582$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Brazil:
José Saramago is mentioned by José Tolentino Mendonça as a Nobel laureate who admired biblical texts.
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Montenegro:
José Saramago is referenced for his book 'Sljepilo', which the author believes offers a fresh experience with each reading.
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Indonesia:
José Saramago narrated a society that lost its sight not because their eyes were damaged, but because they could no longer see what was in front of them.
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Spain:
José Saramago was a celebrated Portuguese author who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1998.
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Portugal:
José Saramago is mentioned as a Nobel laureate whose award is contrasted with Lobo Antunes' lack of recognition.
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Portugal:
José Saramago was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1998, which created a narrative of rivalry with António Lobo Antunes.
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New Zealand:
José Saramago is the author of the last book Rašid Nikolić read.
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Peru:
Saramago's work serves as a metaphor for the fragility of modern society and the dangers of moral blindness.
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Cabo Verde:
José Saramago is quoted in the article to illustrate the significance of moments in time.
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Peru:
José Saramago was a Portuguese writer.
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