José Donoso: Quick Facts

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Born	October 5, 1924 • Santiago • Chile
Died	December 7, 1996 (aged 72) • Santiago • Chile
Notable Works	“A House in the Country” • “Coronation” • “Hell Has No Limits” • “The Obscene Bird of Night” • “This Sunday”

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