Osman Lins

Who was Osman Lins?

Osman Lins was a Brazilian novelist and short story writer. He is considered to be one of the leading innovators of Brazilian literature in the mid 20th century. He graduated from the University of Recife in 1946 with a degree in economics and finance, and held a position as bank clerk from 1943 until 1970. From 1970 to 1976 he taught literature.

His first novel, 0 Visitante, was published in 1955. His later publications would bring him international recognition and establish his reputation—Nove, Novena, a collection of short stories, Avalovara, a novel, and A Rainha dos Cárceres da Grécia, a novel/essay. Lins was the recipient of three major Brazilian literary awards, which included the Coelho Neto Prize of the Brazilian Academy of Letters.