António Lobo Antunes facts for kids
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António Lobo Antunes
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António Lobo Antunes in March 2010
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| Born | 1 September 1942 |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Alma mater | University of Lisbon |
| Occupation | Novelist, short-story writer, psychiatrist |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | João Lobo Antunes (brother) Manuel Lobo Antunes (brother) |
| Awards | Camões Award (2007) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Portugal |
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 Portuguese Army |
| Years of service | 1971-1973 |
| Rank | Lieutenant / Military doctor |
| Battles/wars | Portuguese Colonial War |
António Lobo Antunes GCSE (born 1 September 1942) is a famous Portuguese novelist and a retired medical doctor. He is known for his deep and powerful stories. Many people think he might even win the Nobel Prize in Literature. He has received many important awards for his writing, including the Camões Prize in 2007.
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Life and Career of António Lobo Antunes
António Lobo Antunes was born in Lisbon, Portugal. He was the oldest of six sons. His father was a well-known brain doctor and professor. From a young age, António dreamed of becoming a writer.
Becoming a Doctor and Writer
When he was 16, his father encouraged him to study medicine at the University of Lisbon. He became a medical doctor and later specialized in psychiatry, which is the study of mental health. Even while studying and working as a doctor, he never stopped writing.
Experiences in Africa
After finishing his studies, Lobo Antunes served in the Portuguese Army. He worked as a doctor in a military hospital in Angola. This experience was during the Portuguese Colonial War. Seeing different parts of the world and helping people deeply influenced his writing. He returned from Africa in 1973. The time he spent there became a big part of many of his later novels.
Starting His Writing Career
In 1979, António Lobo Antunes published his first novel, Memória de Elefante (which means Elephant's Memory). This book was about a personal experience of separation. It was very successful, which encouraged him to spend his evenings writing even more. He also continued to work as a psychiatrist in Lisbon.
His Unique Writing Style
António Lobo Antunes's writing style is known for being very detailed and thoughtful. His books often explore deep emotions and memories. He has written more than twenty novels. Some of his most important works include Fado Alexandrino (1983), As Naus (1988), and O Manual dos Inquisidores (1996). His books have been translated into over thirty languages, meaning people all over the world can read his stories. He also writes a regular column for Visão, a Portuguese magazine.
He was given the Grand Cross of the Order of Saint James of the Sword, which is a very high honor in Portugal.
Awards and Recognition
António Lobo Antunes has received many important awards for his contributions to literature. These awards celebrate his unique storytelling and his impact on readers around the world.
- Prize of Portuguese Writers' Association (1985 and 1999)
- France Culture Prize (1996 and 1997)
- Rosalía de Castro Prize (1999)
- The Austrian State Prize for European Literature (2000)
- Ovid Prize, Romania (2003)
- Latin Union International Prize (2003)
- Jerusalem Prize (2005)
- Camões Prize (2007)
- Juan Rulfo Premio de Literatura en Lengua Romances (2008)
- France Commandeur de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (2008)
- International Nonino Prize (2014)
See Also
In Spanish: António Lobo Antunes para niños
