José Saramago
Born in 1922
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José de Sousa Saramago was a Portuguese novelist and the 1998 Nobel Prize in Literature recipient.
His works often presented subversive perspectives on historical events, emphasizing imagination and irony.
Saramago's writing style was characterized by long sentences, minimal punctuation, and a unique narrative voice.
He explored themes of human nature, morality, and societal structures in his novels.
Saramago was known for his allegories and parables that challenged readers to reconsider reality.
His contributions to literature were widely recognized, with literary critic Harold Bloom describing him as the most gifted novelist of his time.
