Enrique Vila-Matas, Premio Nacional de las Letras Españolas 2026
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The Ministry of Culture has awarded the 2026 National Prize for Spanish Letters to the Catalan writer Enrique Vila-Matas. This honor recognizes his contributions to postmodern fiction. The ministry cited his metaliterary project as a primary reason for the award. This work is based on the use of citations and hybridity. It also incorporates an essay-like approach to storytelling. The award honors his unique style of literary exploration.
El Ministerio de Cultura concede el galardón al escritor catalán por su “ficción posmoderna” y su “proyecto metaliterario apoyado en la cita, el mestizaje y el juego ensayístico”