Antonio Skármeta
Chilean author of 'The Postman'
Born
November 7th, 1940
84 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Chile
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Born in 1940 in Chile, Skármeta became a prominent author and academic. He gained recognition for the novel 'The Postman' ('Il Postino'), which tells the story of a postman who forms a friendship with the poet Pablo Neruda. The book was adapted into a successful film that received multiple Academy Award nominations. Skármeta's work often explores themes of political struggle and personal relationships, reflecting the sociopolitical landscape of Chile during a tumultuous period.
Authored 'The Postman'
Contributed to Chilean literature
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