Literary awards
David Uclés wins the 82nd Premio Nadal with 'The City of Dead Lights'
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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'.
The 20th International José Eustasio Rivera Novel Biennial achieved a record 374 unpublished works from 20 countries, tripling previous participation due to the centenary of La Vorágine. This milestone underscores José Eustasio Rivera's enduring legacy a century after his iconic work. Colombia led with 181 submissions, followed by Argentina and Spain.