José Craveirinha
National Poet of Mozambique
(1922 - 2003 )
80
Years of Life
2
Awards
Escritor
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<p>José Craveirinha is considered the greatest Mozambican poet and one of the most important voices in Portuguese-language African literature. Born in Lourenço Marques (now Maputo) in 1922, the son of a Portuguese father and Ronga mother, Craveirinha intensely experienced the contradictions and riches of Mozambican colonial society.</p>
Timeline
1922
Birth
Born in Lourenço Marques (Maputo).
2003
Death
Dies at the age of 80 leaving an important legacy for Mozambican culture.
Main Works
Karingana wa Karingana
Important work in the career of José Craveirinha.
Cela 1
Important work in the career of José Craveirinha.
Maria
Important work in the career of José Craveirinha.
Babalaze das Hienas
Important work in the career of José Craveirinha.
Awards and Recognitions
Camões Prize 1991
Important recognition in the career of José Craveirinha.
National Poet
Important recognition in the career of José Craveirinha.
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