Magical realism

David Uclés wins the 82nd Premio Nadal with 'The City of Dead Lights'

6. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet Bild generiert von KI

The writer from Jaén, David Uclés, has won the 82nd edition of the Premio Nadal for his novel 'The City of Dead Lights', a work of magical realism set in a darkened Barcelona. The award, worth 30,000 euros, was presented at the traditional January 6 evening at Barcelona's Hotel Palace. In the same ceremony, Francesc Torralba received the Premio Josep Pla for 'Anatomy of Hope'.