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Enrique de Heriz (born in 1964, died in 2019) was a talented Spanish writer. He was born in the city of Barcelona, Spain. He became well-known for his work as a translator and editor before he started writing his own books.

Who Was Enrique de Heriz?

Enrique de Heriz was a Spanish author who wrote many popular novels. He also helped bring books by other famous writers to Spanish readers.

Early Life and Career

Enrique de Heriz studied Spanish language and literature at the University of Barcelona. From a young age, he showed great skill in working with books. He became a successful translator, which means he changed books from one language to another. He also worked as an editor, helping to prepare books for publishing.

He helped produce Spanish versions of books by many well-known authors. These included writers like Annie Proulx, Stephen King, and Nadine Gordimer.

Becoming a Writer

In the year 2000, Enrique de Heriz decided to focus on his own writing. He left his job at a publishing company called Ediciones B. After that, he became a full-time writer.

He wrote several novels that were praised by many people. Some of his most famous books include Lies and The Manual of Darkness. His novel Lies was even translated into English. It was also nominated for an important award called the Premio Valle Inclan.

Later Life

Enrique de Heriz passed away in 2019. He was 55 years old. He is remembered for his contributions to Spanish literature. He left behind his wife, Yolanda, and their two children.

See also

In Spanish: Enrique de Hériz para niños

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