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Álvaro Mutis Jaramillo (August 25, 1923 – September 22, 2013) was a Colombian poet, novelist, and essayist. His best-known work is the novel sequence The Adventures and Misadventures of Maqroll, which revolves around the character of Maqroll el Gaviero. He won the 1991 International Nonino Prize in Italy. He was awarded the 2001 Miguel de Cervantes Prize and the 2002 Neustadt International Prize for Literature.

Quick facts about Álvaro Mutis

  • Full name: Álvaro Mutis
  • Born: 1923-08-25
  • Nationality: Colombia
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q251123

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Who is Álvaro Mutis?

Álvaro Mutis Jaramillo (August 25, 1923 – September 22, 2013) was a Colombian poet, novelist, and essayist.

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Álvaro Mutis is Colombia.

When was Álvaro Mutis born?

Álvaro Mutis was born on 1923-08-25.

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