Mercedes Cebrián facts for kids
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Mercedes Cebrián
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Mercedes Cebrián Coello
29 May 1971 Madrid, Spain
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| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Writer, translator |
Mercedes Cebrián (born May 29, 1971) is a talented Spanish writer and translator. She is known for her unique way of looking at the world and her interesting stories and poems.
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About Mercedes Cebrián
Mercedes Cebrián studied at several important universities. She earned degrees from the Complutense University of Madrid, Birkbeck, University of London, and the University of Pennsylvania. She focused on Information Sciences and Hispanic Studies.
Early Career and Scholarships
Mercedes received special scholarships for writing. From 2002 to 2004, she was a literary creation scholar at the Residencia de Estudiantes in Madrid. She also received scholarships from places like Ledig House in New York and the Spanish Academy in Rome. These scholarships helped her develop her writing skills.
Writing for Newspapers and Magazines
Mercedes has written for many different newspapers and magazines. Her articles have appeared in La Vanguardia and El País. She has also contributed to literary magazines like Turia and Letras Libres. For a time, she was a regular writer for the newspaper Público.
From Prose to Poetry
Mercedes started her writing journey by writing prose, which means stories and articles. In the early 2000s, she also began writing poetry. She explained that her time at the Residencia de Estudiantes helped her discover the world of poetry. There, she met other young poets and editors.
Her first poems were published online. Later, she shared her poems in a book that also included short stories. This book, called El malestar al alcance de todos, came out in 2004.
Her Unique Writing Style
Mercedes Cebrián is known for her original writing style. One reviewer, Ricardo Senabre, said she has a special way of showing new angles of reality. She uses language in a unique way to make everyday things seem fresh and new. Her book La nueva taxidermia is a good example of her creative approach.
A Note on "Nocilla Generation"
Some people have linked Mercedes Cebrián to a group of writers called the Nocilla Generation. This group is known for its modern and experimental style. While Mercedes doesn't fully agree with this label, she does admit that her work shares some similarities. She is also interested in writing about the modern world.
A Discussion About Translations
In 2017, there was a public discussion about one of Mercedes Cebrián's translations. A translator and professor, Yolanda Morató, raised concerns about Mercedes's translation of a book by Georges Perec. Mercedes Cebrián strongly denied any wrongdoing. An organization offered to help resolve the disagreement, but Mercedes did not accept the mediation. This discussion was talked about on social media and in cultural magazines.
Translated Works
Mercedes Cebrián has translated many books from other languages into Spanish. Here are some of the books she has translated:
- 2008 – The Architecture of Happiness, by Alain de Botton
- 2008 – L'Infra-ordinaire, by Georges Perec
- 2009 – A Man Asleep, by Georges Perec
- 2010 – La Boutique obscure: 124 rêves, by Georges Perec
- 2011 – Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, by Alan Sillitoe
- 2011 – It Chooses You, by Miranda July
- 2012 – The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner, by Alan Sillitoe
- 2013 – The Universe Versus Alex Woods, by Gavin Extence
- 2013 – Y revenir, by Dominique Ané
- 2013 – Sempre Susan, by Sigrid Nunez
- 2017 – Je me souviens, by Georges Perec
See also
In Spanish: Mercedes Cebrián para niños
