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Juan Goytisolo

(1931–2017) Writer Spain

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Juan Goytisolo was a writer from Spain, best known for Fiestas.

Quick Facts About Juan Goytisolo

Born
January 6, 1931
Died
June 4, 2017
Nationality
Spain
Profession
Writer
Notable works
Fiestas
Known for
Count Julian
Spouse
Monique Lange

About Juan Goytisolo

Juan Goytisolo Gay was a Spanish poet, essayist, and novelist. He lived in Marrakesh from 1997 until his death in 2017. He was considered Spain's greatest living writer at the beginning of the 21st century, yet he had lived abroad since the 1950s. On 24 November 2014 he was awarded the Cervantes Prize, the most prestigious literary award in the Spanish-speaking world.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Miguel de Cervantes Prize Nelly Sachs Prize FIL Award Spanish Literature National Prize Prix Formentor Medal of Andalusia Q137385829

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