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Rafael Gallo

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Rafael Gallo

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1981-01-01 （São Paulo, Brazil）
Nationality
Brazil
Languages
Portuguese
Residence History
São Paulo (place of birth)

Career

Occupations
writer, novelist
Active Years
2008-
Nominations
Prêmio Jabuti (nominated)

Awards

São Paulo Prize for Literature
2016
Work: Rebentar
Organization: São Paulo Prize for Literature (organizers)
Result: 受賞
José Saramago Prize
2022
Work: Dor Fantasma
Organization: José Saramago Prize (organizers)
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Rebentar

2015 Novel

A novel depicting urban loneliness and violence. Through the protagonist's inner life and the collapse of daily routines, it critiques contemporary society.

urban lifelonelinessviolence

Dor Fantasma

2021 Novel

A work about loss and memory. Its blend of fantastical imagery and reality unsettles the reader's perceptions.

lossmemoryfantasy

Réveillon e outros dias

2013 Short stories

A collection of short pieces capturing fragments of daily life. Noted for its keen observation and poetic style.

everyday lifefragmentsrelationships

Cavalos no escuro

2010 Short fiction

A short fiction collection centered on images moving in darkness. Features symbolic and fragmentary narration.

symbolismdreamsmemory

Bibliography

  • Rebentar
  • Dor Fantasma
  • Réveillon e outros dias
  • Cavalos no escuro

Style & Themes

Literary Style
poetic, condensed proseblend of reality and fantasy
Recurring Motifs
urban landscapesmemory and lossloneliness

Legacy

Regarded as one of the notable young authors in contemporary Brazilian literature. His awards have brought international attention; his portrayals of urban life and inner experience are highly regarded.

Trivia

  • Rebentar won the São Paulo Prize for Literature in 2016.
  • Dor Fantasma won the José Saramago Prize in 2022.
  • Has been nominated for the Prêmio Jabuti.
  • A 2023 schedule reported appearances in Maringá.