Is Ernesto Sabato A-List?
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No — Ernesto Sabato is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1937D$0.01M
Receives PhD in Physics
Completes his doctorate but abandons science.
1948C▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Publishes 'The Tunnel'
Gains recognition for his psychological novel.
1961B▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Publishes 'On Heroes and Tombs'
International acclaim for narrative innovation.
1983B$1M+$0.5M
Heads Human Rights Commission
Investigates human rights abuses.
1984B$3M+$2M
Wins Cervantes Prize
Highest award in Hispanic literature.
2011B$5M+$2M
Death at 99
Dies as last classic Argentine writer.
2026B$5M
Enduring Literary Legacy
Recognized as a major figure in Latin American literature.
Last updated: February 25, 2026