Martín Caparrós Explained

Martín Caparrós
Birth Date:29 May 1957
Birth Place:Buenos Aires, Argentina
Occupation:Novelist, journalist.
Genre:Various

Martín Caparrós (born May 29, 1957) is an Argentine writer and social commentator.[1] His father was Antonio Caparrós, a renowned psychiatrist. Caparrós began professional writing at age sixteen. His first professional job in journalism was with the now-defunct daily Noticias. He also wrote extensively for international publications, including The New York Times,[2] The Guardian, El País,[3] and The Washington Post.

As a writer, Martin Caparrós is known for his detailed and insightful works of fiction and non-fiction. Some of his most notable books include Spanish; Castilian: La Voluntad|label=none, Spanish; Castilian: El Hambre|label=none, and Spanish; Castilian: El Interior|label=none. His books have been translated into numerous languages, earning him widespread acclaim.[4]

Caparrós has also been active in various social and political causes. He has campaigned for greater democratic participation in Latin America and to raise awareness about poverty, inequality, and human rights issues. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the Planeta Prize for Spanish; Castilian: La Historia|label=none in 2011.[5] Following the 1976 Argentine coup d'état, Caparrós exiled to France. He obtained a history degree in Paris at the University of Paris. He currently resides in Madrid.

Fiction

Non-fiction

Awards and distinctions

Filmography

Notes and References

  1. Book: Lockhart, Darrell B.. Latin American mystery writers: an A-to-Z guide. 5 June 2011. 2004. Greenwood Publishing Group. 978-0-313-30554-2. 48–50.
  2. The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/es/2019/01/17/espanol/opinion/martin-caparros-contra-hinchas-futbol.html
  3. El País https://elpais.com/autor/martin-caparros/
  4. Maria Moors Cabot Awardshttps://latamjournalismreview.org/articles/dorrit-harazim-of-brazil-and-martin-caparros-of-argentina-among-winners-of-2017-maria-moors-cabot-awards/
  5. Premio Ortega y Gasset de Periodismo. https://www.lanacion.com.ar/cultura/martin-caparros-gano-el-premio-ortega-y-gasset-de-periodismo-por-su-trayectoria-nid22022023/
  6. http://www.lecturalia.com/autor/4419/martin-caparros "Martín Caparrós - Libros y obras del autor, biografía y bibliografía"

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Martín Caparrós".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.