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Mia Couto

Writer and Biologist

Mia Couto

Mia Couto

Writer and Biologist

(1955 )

70 Years of Life
2 Awards
Escritor Category
<p>António Emílio Leite Couto, known as Mia Couto, is a Mozambican writer and biologist. Born in Beira in 1955, he is one of the most translated and internationally recognized Mozambican authors.</p>

Timeline

1955
Birth

Born in Beira.

Main Works

Sleepwalking Land

Important work in the career of Mia Couto.

The Last Flight of the Flamingo

Important work in the career of Mia Couto.

Women of Ash

Important work in the career of Mia Couto.

Awards and Recognitions

Camões Prize 2013

Important recognition in the career of Mia Couto.

International Author

Important recognition in the career of Mia Couto.

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