Alicia Giménez Bartlett facts for kids
Alicia Giménez Bartlett is a well-known Spanish writer. She was born on June 10, 1951, in Almansa, Spain. She is especially famous for her exciting detective novels. Her main character is a detective named Petra Delicado.
Quick facts for kids
Alicia Giménez Bartlett
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| Born | 10 June 1951 Almansa |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Genre | detective novels |
| Notable awards | Premio Femenino Singular Premio Nadal |
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A Spanish Writer's Journey
Alicia Giménez Bartlett began her writing career in 1984. That year, her very first novel, Exit, was published. She has continued to write many popular books since then.
Early Works and Awards
In 1997, Alicia Giménez Bartlett published a novel called Una habitación ajena. The English title for this book is A Faraway Room. This story explored the relationship between the famous writer Virginia Woolf and her servant, "Nelly". This book was very successful. It won her the Premio Femenino Singular award.
The Popular Petra Delicado Series
Alicia Giménez Bartlett is most famous for her series of detective novels. These books feature a clever detective named Petra Delicado. The Petra Delicado novels are very popular around the world. They have been translated into many different languages. Readers in countries like Germany and Italy especially enjoy them.
The character of Petra Delicado has also appeared on television. In 1999, a TV series was made based on her adventures. More recently, in September 2020, an Italian TV series called Petra began. This series used four of her novels as its stories.
Major Literary Recognition
In 2011, Alicia Giménez Bartlett received another important award. She won the Premio Nadal for her novel Donde nadie te encuentre. This award is one of the oldest and most respected literary prizes in Spain.
Life in Barcelona
Alicia Giménez Bartlett has lived in the city of Barcelona since 1975. Barcelona is a large and vibrant city in Spain. She continues to write from her home there.
See also
In Spanish: Alicia Giménez Bartlett para niños
