José Saramago

Portuguese novelist (1922–2010).

Born November 16th, 1922 in Azinhaga.

Died June 18th, 2010 at 87 years old in Lanzarote (leukemia). [ref]

Occupations
chronicler, diarist, dramaturge, essayist, journalist, literary critic, novelist, playwright, poet, revolutionary, screenwriter, translator, writer
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What would life be worth if there were no death? Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained? Who would yearn for the day if there were no night? Glenn Ringtved