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Between 1971 and 1973, he served in the war as a militia medical officer.
As much as António Lobo Antunes claimed the status of a great writer, he would certainly find it inconvenient to be elevated to Great Writer in the superlative degree. Opinion by António Guerreiro.
Following the passing of one of the greatest contemporary Portuguese writers at the age of 83, Jorge Reis-Sá recalls his friendship with “the gentlest and most ferocious of beings,” from whom he learned that “there is no such thing as talent, only stubborn oxen,” and that “only obsession can save a novel.”
Nuno Lobo Antunes, the younger brother, the fifth of six, in the eulogy read at the farewell, recalls that “no one recited poetry like António” and thanks him for having stolen his memories, giving them an eternal, literary life.
António Lobo Antunes: the Nobel did not come, but the greatness of his work remains.
An exploration of the poetic work of António Lobo Antunes, specifically his lyrics written for the musician Vitorino. The article examines how Lobo Antunes uses traditional rhythms, colloquialisms, and a deep understanding of Portuguese life to create verses that, like his prose, are 'written on the razor's edge.' It highlights his ability to capture the human condition through urban and domestic theatre, drawing on the legacy of great Portuguese poets while portraying a wide array of characters from everyday life.
I. Requiem: A reflection on the literary legacy of António Lobo Antunes, comparing his torrential writing style to authors like Faulkner and Céline, and a personal tribute to their friendship. II. Tragicomedy: An analysis of the unexpected appointment of Melania Trump to preside over a UN Security Council session, questioning the motives behind the decision. III. Twilight of reason: A philosophical commentary on the rise of sectarianism, fetishism, and intolerance in the modern world, questioning whether we are witnessing the decline of rational thought.
“It is a pity he did not win the Nobel Prize”, says João Céu e Silva, author of “A long journey with António Lobo Antunes”, whom he revisited 2 years ago, already suffering from dementia. “He seduced me, as he did all women”.
