Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon

Jorge Amado (1912-2001) was a Brazilian novelist of the modernist school, best known for his vibrant stories depicting life in Bahia, Brazil. His works, translated into 49 languages and adapted into popular films like Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands, earned him multiple Nobel Prize nominations and international acclaim. Notable achievements include election as a federal deputy and membership in the Brazilian Academy of Letters.