Roberto Bolaño

Chilean novelist and poet

Roberto Bolaño - Chilean novelist and poet
Born

April 28th, 1953
71 years ago

Died

July 15th, 2003
21 years ago — 50 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Chile

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A prominent figure in contemporary literature, this novelist, short-story writer, poet, and essayist produced a significant body of work that gained international recognition. Born in Chile, he spent much of his life in Mexico and later moved to Spain. His notable works include 'The Savage Detectives' and '2666', which both received critical acclaim and contributed to his reputation as an influential voice in literature. His writing often explored themes of exile, violence, and the complexities of the human experience. Bolaño received several awards posthumously, including the Neustadt International Prize for Literature.

Authored 'The Savage Detectives'

Wrote '2666', awarded the 2008 National Book Critics Circle Award

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