Born in 1974, in the tiny village of Galveias, in Alentejo region, Portugal, José Luís Peixoto is one of the most prestigious Portuguese writers of all times. In 2001 the former English teacher won the Saramago Prize, skyrocketing him since then to a due recognition in the literary world.
His writing is deeply influenced by his roots, memories and meaningful family bonds. His prose reveals a fascinating poetical identity, a commitment to beauty and to the complex depths of the inner world.
José Luís Peixoto work is highly diversified: ranging from novels, poetry and travel books. He was actually one of the few authors to travel many times to North Corea and to report his experiences in this true land of secrecy, namely on the book Inside the Secret – a Journey in North Korea.
Born in 1974, in the tiny village of Galveias, in Alentejo region, Portugal, José Luís Peixoto is one of the most prestigious Portuguese writers of all times. In 2001 the former English teacher won the Saramago Prize, skyrocketing him since then to a due recognition in the literary world.
His writing is deeply influenced by his roots, memories and meaningful family bonds. His prose reveals a fascinating poetical identity, a commitment to beauty and to the complex depths of the inner world.
José Luís Peixoto work is highly diversified: ranging from novels, poetry and travel books. He was actually one of the few authors to travel many times to North Corea and to report his experiences in this true land of secrecy, namely on the book Inside the Secret – a Journey in North Korea.
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