Julio Cortázar

Julio Cortázar (1914–1984) was an Argentine linguist, screenwriter and novelist.

Overview

Also worked under the name Julio Denis.

Born at Brussels in 1914, died at Paris in 1984.

In detail

Julio Cortázar studied at Facultad de Filosofía y Letras de la Universidad de Buenos Aires. the recorded working language is French, Spanish and English.

The field of work recorded is performing arts and Spanish literature. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are magic realism and poetry. The authority associates the name with surrealism. Jean-Paul Sartre is recorded as an influence.

Works named in the authority record are Hopscotch.

Distinctions recorded are Prix Médicis étranger and honorary doctor of the University of Poitiers.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Julio Cortázar”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q174210: Julio Cortázar

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