F. Sionil José: Philippine writer

Francisco Sionil José (December 3, 1924 – January 6, 2022) was a Filipino writer.

His works were written in the English language. His novels and short stories talk about the struggles and colonialism in Filipino society.

F. Sionil José
José in 2017
José in 2017
BornFrancisco Sionil José
(1924-12-03)December 3, 1924
Rosales, Pangasinan, Philippine Islands
DiedJanuary 6, 2022(2022-01-06) (aged 97)
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Pen nameF. Sionil José
OccupationFilipino novelist, writer, journalist
NationalityPhilippines Filipino
Alma materFar Eastern University
University of Santo Tomas (dropped out)
Period1962–2022
GenreFiction
Literary movementPhilippine literature in English
Notable worksThe "Rosales Saga" Novels (1962–1984)
Notable awards
  • Order of National Artists of the Philippines
    Pablo Neruda Centennial Award (2004)
  • Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et Lettres (2000)
  • Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature and Creative Communication Arts (1980)
  • City of Manila Award for Literature (1979)
  • Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for Literature (1959, 1979, 1980, 1981)
SpouseTessie Jovellanos Jose

José died on January 6, 2022 at a hospital in Makati, Philippines from problems caused by atherosclerosis, aged 97.

References

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ColonialismNovelPhilippinesShort story

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