Camilo Castelo Branco
Portuguese novelist and playwright
Born
March 16th, 1825
200 years ago
Died
1890
135 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Portugal
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A prominent novelist and playwright from Portugal, contributed significantly to 19th-century literature. Published over 200 works, including novels, short stories, and plays. Themes often revolved around social issues, love, and tragedy. Established a unique literary style that combined realism with romanticism. Also engaged in journalism and involved in various literary circles. His most notable work is 'Amor de Perdição', a tragic love story that garnered critical acclaim and remains a staple of Portuguese literature.
Published 'Amor de Perdição'
Wrote over 200 literary works
Influenced Portuguese literature significantly
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