José Luís Peixoto

PortugueseLiterary FictionMagical RealismPoetryb. 1974

José Luís Peixoto is a Portuguese author, poet, and playwright born in Galveias, Portugal, in 1974. He holds a degree in modern languages and literature from NOVA University Lisbon. After teaching for several years, he became a professional writer in 2001. His work has been translated into over 30 languages and is studied internationally. Peixoto's writing is known for its poetic identity, commitment to beauty, and exploration of the inner world, often influenced by his roots and family bonds. He has received numerous awards, including the José Saramago Prize in 2001 for his novel 'Nenhum Olhar' (Blank Gaze).

Website

Awards

['José Saramago Prize (2001)', 'Oceanos Prize (2016)', 'Premio Cálamo (2007)', 'Prémio de Poesia Daniel Faria (2008)', 'Prémio da Sociedade Portuguesa de Autores (2013)', "Premio Salerno Libro d'Europa (2013)", 'The Best Translation Award Japan (2019)', 'Prémio Vergílio Ferreira (2026)']

Notable Works

['Morreste-me', 'Nenhum Olhar', 'Cemitério de Pianos', 'Livro', 'Galveias', 'Em Teu Ventre', 'Autobiografia', 'Almoço de Domingo', 'A Criança em Ruínas', 'Gaveta de Papéis', 'Dentro do Segredo']