Agustina Bessa-Luís

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Agustina Bessa-Luís, GOSE (pronounced [ɐɣuʃˈtinɐ ˈbɛsɐ luˈiʃ]) is a Portuguese writer. She was born at Travanca, Amarante in 1922. Her novel As Terras do Risco was the basis for the film O Convento in 1995. She was awarded the Camões Prize in 2004.