José Saramago, a renowned Portuguese writer, was born on November 16, 1922, in the small village of Azinhaga, which is situated in the municipality of Golega, Portugal. He was a prominent literary figure, known for his thought-provoking and often unconventional works, including the films "Enemy" (2013) and "Blindness" (2008),as well as his novel "O Evangelho Segundo Jesus Cristo".
Throughout his life, Saramago was married twice, first to Pilar del Río and then to Ilda Reis. His literary career spanned many decades, during which he wrote numerous novels, plays, and essays that explored a wide range of themes and topics.
Tragically, José Saramago's life came to an end on June 18, 2010, in Lanzarote, which is a Spanish island located in the Canary Islands, off the northwest coast of Africa. Despite his passing, his literary legacy continues to be celebrated and studied by scholars and readers around the world.
