Manuel António Pina
Manuel António Pina (born November 18, 1943 in Sabugal , † October 19, 2012 in Porto ) was a Portuguese journalist and writer .
Life
Studied law, Pina is a journalist by training and regularly writes columns in Portuguese newspapers. At the Jornal de Notícias in Porto , he also worked as publisher and editor-in-chief .
His first lyric work, Ainda Não É o Fim nem o Princípio do Mundo Calma É Apenas Um Pouco Tarde, he published in 1974. His main works include children's books and translations. He also wrote for theater, film and television. Often his books are characterized by an unusual use of Portuguese . Pina has been translated into several languages.
In 2011 he received the Prémio Camões, the most important literary prize in his country. The large jury with Ana Paula Tavares unanimously recognized Pina with the award.
Web links
- Short biography and works (Portuguese)
- CV and writings (English)
- Wordpress: Prémio Camões goes to Manuel António Pina
- MA Pina: Afinal Portas só tinha duques On the Portuguese debt crisis and a debate between José Sócrates and Paulo Portas , Diário de Notícias of May 12, 2011, accessed on May 14, 2011
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Pina, Manuel António |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Portuguese author and journalist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 18, 1943 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Sabugal |
| DATE OF DEATH | 19th October 2012 |
| Place of death | postage |