José Cardoso Pires
José Cardoso Pires (
1925-
1998) was a
Portuguese author of
short stories,
novels,
plays, and political satire. Born in the Castelo Branco district, he studied
mathematics at the University of Lisbon, but left school to join the merchant marine, from which he was discharged for disciplinary problems. Deviting himself to writing, he taught Portuguese and Brazilian literature at King's College,
London. In
1995, he suffered a
stroke, which formed the background for his final novel
De Profundis, valsa lenta. He died of another stroke in
1998.
His works include:
- O delfim (The Dauphin; 1968)
- A Balada de Praia do Cães (Ballad of the Dog Coast; 1982)
- A República dos Corvos (Republic of Ravens; 1988)
- De Profundis, valsa lenta (From the Depths: A Slow Waltz)