Manuel Vicent
Manuel Vicent (born 10 March 1936) is a Spanish writer. A prolific author, he has written more than 40 books. He has won several literary prizes, including the Premio Nadal and the Premio Alfaguara, which he won twice.
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- Name
- Manuel Vicent
- Born
- 10 March 1936
- Birthplace
- La Vilavella, Castellón
- Occupation
- Writer and author
- Education
- Universidad de Valencia
- Awards
- * Premio Nadal (1986)
- Nationality
- Spain
- Fields
- theatre · biography · column · travel book · gastronomy · interview
- Honours
- Alfaguara Prize · Francisco Cerecedo Prize · Premio Nadal · High Honour of the Generalitat Valenciana
- Languages
- Spanish
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Manuel Vicent (born 10 March 1936) is a Spanish writer. A prolific author, he has written more than 40 books. He has won several literary prizes, including the Premio Nadal and the Premio Alfaguara, which he won twice.
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Manuel Vicent studied at University of Valencia and Escuela Oficial de Periodismo. The recorded working language is Spanish. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are theatre, biography, column and travel book. Employment is recorded with El País. Distinctions recorded are Alfaguara Prize, Francisco Cerecedo Prize, Premio Nadal and High Honour of the Generalitat Valenciana.
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• Name — Manuel Vicent • Born — 10 March 1936 • Birthplace — La Vilavella, Castellón • Occupation — Writer and author • Education — Universidad de Valencia • Awards — * Premio Nadal (1986) • Premio Alfaguara (1996)
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1936
Manuel Vicent born at La Vilavella.
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• 1966: Premio Alfaguara de Novela, for Pascua y naranjas • 1979: Premio González-Ruano, for No pongas tus sucias manos sobre Mozart • 1986: Premio Nadal, for Balada de Caín • 1994: Premio Francisco Cerecedo • 1999: Premio Alfaguara de Novela, for Son de mar
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Manuel Vicent received Alfaguara Prize, Francisco Cerecedo Prize, Premio Nadal, High Honour of the Generalitat Valenciana and Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts. Recorded as having received Alfaguara Prize, Francisco Cerecedo Prize and Premio Nadal.
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