Antonio Lobo Antunes is a renowned Portuguese writer, born in Lisbon in 1942. He studied medicine and worked as a psychiatrist. Antunes served as a military doctor during the Portuguese Colonial War, an experience that greatly influenced his writing. His novels are characterized by their complex narrative structure and powerful psychological insight, often exploring themes of memory, identity, and the impact of war. Antunes has received numerous literary awards for his works, which have been translated into many languages and celebrated internationally.