Paulo Lins

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1958 –

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Who is Paulo Lins?

Paulo Lins is a Brazilian author.

Lins grew up in Rio de Janeiro and at the age of seven moved to the Cidade de Deus favela. He escaped the cycle of violence to become a successful writer. He published his novel City of God in 1997, which was adapted into the 2002 film City of God.

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Born
Jun 11, 1958
Rio de Janeiro
Also known as
  • Paulo Cesar de Souza Lins
Nationality
  • Brazil
Profession
Education
  • Bachelor of Arts, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
    (1980 - )

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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