Enrique Vila-Matas, after receiving the National Prize: "Writing is fun. Literature is there so I don't get bored"

Enrique Vila-Matas has finally won the National Prize for Spanish Letters at the age of 78, after publishing over thirty books. The jury praised his significant influence on contemporary narrative and his contribution to the Borgesian tradition. Vila-Matas humorously reflected on the award, expressing gratitude for the recognition. He views literature as a playful endeavor, blending life experiences with writing. Despite being labeled as a metafiction writer, he believes his work transcends such categories. Vila-Matas also reminisced about his early experiences with awards and his thoughts on the Nobel Prize candidacy.