Jorge Majfud facts for kids
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Jorge Majfud
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Majfud at Jacksonville University in 2013
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| Born | Jorge Antonio Majfud Albernaz September 10, 1969 Tacuarembo, Uruguay |
| Education | University of the Republic University of Georgia (MA, PhD) |
Jorge Antonio Majfud Albernaz (born September 10, 1969) is a writer and professor from Uruguay who also holds American citizenship. He is known for his novels, essays, and articles.
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Early Life and Family
Jorge Majfud was born in the city of Tacuarembó, Uruguay. His family has roots in other parts of the world. His grandparents on his father's side were Christians who moved to Uruguay from Lebanon.
His father came from a large, poor family and worked as a carpenter. He later moved to Uruguay's capital, Montevideo, to study and became a successful businessman. However, he returned to Tacuarembó before Jorge was born and chose to live a simple life. Jorge's mother, Marlene, was a talented sculptor.
Education and Travels
In 1996, Majfud earned a degree in architecture from the University of the Republic. During his studies, he traveled to many places. These travels gave him ideas and material for the books he would later write.
After graduating, he worked as a professor. He taught art and mathematics at schools in Uruguay and Costa Rica. In 2003, Majfud moved to the United States to continue his education. He attended the University of Georgia, where he earned a master's degree and a Ph.D. in Romance Languages.
Career as a Professor and Writer
Majfud has had a successful career as both a teacher and an author. He has taught at several universities, including the University of Georgia and Lincoln University. He is currently a professor at Jacksonville University in Florida.
He is a member of important groups like the PEN American Center, which supports writers and freedom of speech.
Majfud is considered one of the most important modern writers from Uruguay. His books are studied in universities across Europe, the United States, and Latin America. In 2012, readers of Foreign Policy magazine voted him the "Most Influential Latin American Intellectual." He often gives talks and lectures at universities and events around the world.
In 2024, a magazine in Uruguay reported that artificial intelligence ranked Majfud as one of the ten most famous Uruguayans in the world.
Awards and Recognition
Majfud has won many awards for his work. Here are a few of them:
- 2001: Mention at the Casa de las Américas prize for his novel La Reina de América. The judges praised his use of humor and irony.
- 2006: Excellence in Research Award from the University of Georgia.
- 2013: Faculty Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Professional Activities from Jacksonville University.
- 2014: Finalist for the International Latino Book Awards.
- 2019: The Independent International Literary Award in Italy.
Selected Works
Majfud has written many novels, essays, and short stories. His work has been translated into many languages, including English, French, German, and Italian.
Novels
- Hacia qué patrias del silencio / memorias de un desaparecido (1996)
- La reina de América (2001)
- La ciudad de la Luna (2009)
- Crisis (2012)
- Tequila (2018)
- Silicone 5.0 (2020)
Essays and Stories
- Crítica de la pasión pura (1998)
- El tiempo que me tocó vivir (2004)
- Perdona nuestros pecados (2007)
- Cyborgs (2012)
- The Wild Frontier: 200 Years of Anglo-Saxon Fanaticism in Latin America (2021)
He has also worked with other famous writers, such as Noam Chomsky, Eduardo Galeano, and José Saramago, on different book projects. His articles are published in newspapers and magazines all over the world.
See also
In Spanish: Jorge Majfud para niños
