Cristina Fernández Cubas, Cervantes Prize

Cristina Fernández Cubas has been awarded the Cervantes Prize, the most prestigious literary award in Spanish literature. The announcement was made by Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun during a literary event in Mallorca. Fernández Cubas, recognized as a master of the short story, expressed her surprise upon receiving the news. She has had a prolific career, starting in the 1980s, and is known for her unique approach to storytelling, often exploring themes of discomfort and the surreal. The award ceremony will take place on April 23, coinciding with the celebration of Sant Jordi.