Lotus Prize for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 15 (1983) Winner
José Craveirinha
ジョゼ・クラヴェイリーニャ
José Craveirinha
Pen Names:
Mário Vieira（One of the pseudonyms used in poems and articles）,
José Cravo（Pseudonym used for poetry and contributions）,
Jesuíno Cravo（Alternate pen name）,
J. Cravo / J.C.（Abbreviated signature used）,
Abílio Cossa（Pseudonym used for some works）,
José G. Vetrinha（Another pseudonym used）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1922-05-28 （Maputo (then Lourenço Marques), Mozambique）
- Died
- 2003-02-06 （Johannesburg, South Africa） age 80
- Nationality
- Mozambican
- Languages
- Portuguese, Ronga (influence)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Journalist, Poet
- Active Years
- 1940-2003
- Influenced By
- Négritude movement, Rui de Noronha, Marcelino dos Santos, Noemia de Sousa
- Influenced
- Younger Mozambican poets, Anti-colonial Lusophone literature
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Prémio Cidade de Lourenço Marques | — | — | — | 受賞 |
| 1961 | Prémio Reinaldo Ferreira | — | — | Centro de Arte e Cultura da Beira | 受賞 |
| 1962 | Prémio Alexandre Dáskalos | — | — | Casa dos Estudantes do Império | 受賞 |
| 1975 | Prémio Nacional de Poesia de Itália | — | — | — | 受賞 |
| 1983 | Prémio Lotus | — | — | Association of Afro-Asian Writers | 受賞 |
| 1985 | Nachingwea Medal | — | — | Government of Mozambique | 受賞 |
| 1987 | Medalha de Mérito (Secretaria de Estado da Cultura de São Paulo) | — | — | Secretaria de Estado da Cultura de São Paulo | 受賞 |
| 1990 | Grau de Oficial Grão-Mestre, Ordem Nacional do Cruzeiro do Sul | — | — | — | 受賞 |
| 1991 | Prémio Camões | — | — | Association of Afro-Asian Writers (as recorded in sources) | 受賞（ルーサフォン文学における最高賞） |
| 1997 | Prémio Vida Literária | — | — | AEMO – Associação de Escritores Moçambicanos | 受賞 |
| 1997 | Grau de Comendador da Ordem Infante Dom Henrique | — | — | — | 受賞 |
| 1997 | Ordem de Amizade e Paz | — | — | — | 受賞 |
| 1999 | Prémio Consagração Fundac – Rui de Noronha | — | — | — | 受賞 |
| 2002 | Prémio Voices of Africa | — | — | Ordfront / Leopard Publishing House | 受賞 |
| 2002 | Honorary Doctorate (Eduardo Mondlane University) | — | — | Eduardo Mondlane University | 授与 |
Prémio Cidade de Lourenço Marques
1959
Result:
受賞
Prémio Reinaldo Ferreira
1961
Organization:
Centro de Arte e Cultura da Beira
Result:
受賞
Prémio Alexandre Dáskalos
1962
Organization:
Casa dos Estudantes do Império
Result:
受賞
Prémio Nacional de Poesia de Itália
1975
Result:
受賞
Prémio Lotus
1983
Organization:
Association of Afro-Asian Writers
Result:
受賞
Nachingwea Medal
1985
Organization:
Government of Mozambique
Result:
受賞
Medalha de Mérito (Secretaria de Estado da Cultura de São Paulo)
1987
Organization:
Secretaria de Estado da Cultura de São Paulo
Result:
受賞
Grau de Oficial Grão-Mestre, Ordem Nacional do Cruzeiro do Sul
1990
Result:
受賞
Prémio Camões
1991
Organization:
Association of Afro-Asian Writers (as recorded in sources)
Result:
受賞（ルーサフォン文学における最高賞）
Prémio Vida Literária
1997
Organization:
AEMO – Associação de Escritores Moçambicanos
Result:
受賞
Grau de Comendador da Ordem Infante Dom Henrique
1997
Result:
受賞
Ordem de Amizade e Paz
1997
Result:
受賞
Prémio Consagração Fundac – Rui de Noronha
1999
Result:
受賞
Prémio Voices of Africa
2002
Organization:
Ordfront / Leopard Publishing House
Result:
受賞
Honorary Doctorate (Eduardo Mondlane University)
2002
Organization:
Eduardo Mondlane University
Result:
授与
Awards & Nominations
Camões Prize (Prémio Camões)
1 appearances
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Edition 3 (1991) Winner
Works
Major Works
Chigubo (Xigubo)
1964 PoetryEarly collection of poems reflecting Ronga cultural elements and support for the liberation struggle.
African self-determinationResistance to colonialismTraditional culture
Cela 1
1980 PoetryA collection dealing with imprisonment and political repression.
ImprisonmentPolitical repressionHuman rights
Maria
1988 PoetryA personal and lyrical collection written after the death of his wife Maria; later expanded in a second edition.
LossLove and mourningPersonal recollection
Babalaze das Hienas
1997 PoetryLate collection portraying Mozambican realities from social and political perspectives.
Social critiquePoliticsAfrican realities
Poemas da Prisão
2003 PoetryCollection of poems written during imprisonment or based on prison experiences.
ImprisonmentResistanceRecovery
Bibliography
- Chigubo
- Cantico a un dio di Catrame
- Karingana ua Karingana
- Cela 1
- Izbranie
- Maria
- Voglio essere tamburo
- Babalaze das Hienas
- Hamina e outros contos
- Contacto e outras crónicas
- Poesia Toda
- Obra Poética
- Dikter
- Poemas da Prisão
- Poesia Erótica
Translations of Works
- Izbranie
- Cantico a un dio di Catrame
- Dikter
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Politically direct poetic voiceIncorporation of African rhythms and imagery
- Recurring Motifs
- Self-determinationResistance to colonialismAfrican landscapesLoss and mourning
Legacy
Considered Mozambique's greatest poet, Craveirinha is highly regarded for his contributions to anti-colonial and Lusophone literature. His name endures in literary prizes, scholarship, and education.
Academic Societies
- Associação dos Escritores Moçambicanos (AEMO)
Archives
- Eduardo Mondlane University archives
In Popular Culture
- The José Craveirinha Prize for Literature was established in his name and serves as a symbol of Mozambican culture.
- His poems and life are referenced in Mozambican curricula and scholarly research.
Trivia
- Involved in football and athletics, helping to coach and support athletes.
- Arranged an athletic scholarship in the United States for Maria de Lurdes Mutola.
- Wrote under numerous pseudonyms.