Patricia Esteban Erlés facts for kids
Patricia Esteban Erlés (born in Zaragoza, Spain, in 1972) is a talented Spanish writer. She is also a secondary school teacher and a journalist for the Heraldo de Aragón newspaper. Patricia studied Spanish language and literature at the University of Zaragoza. She has won many important awards for her writing. Her stories are known for being clever and witty.
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Her Books
Patricia Esteban Erlés has written several books. These include novels and collections of short stories.
Novels
- Las Madres Negras (The Black Mothers). This novel was published in 2018. It won the IV Premio Dos Passos award in 2017.
Short Story Collections
Patricia is well-known for her short stories. Here are some of her collections:
- Manderley en venta (Manderley for Sale). This book came out in 2008. It won an award from the University of Zaragoza.
- Abierto para fantoches (Open for Puppets). This collection was also published in 2008.
- Azul ruso (Russian Blue). This book was published in 2010. It was a finalist for the Setenil Award.
- Casa de muñecas (Doll's House). This collection, with illustrations by Sara Morante, was published in 2012.
Stories in Other Books
Patricia's short stories have also been included in many anthologies. An anthology is a collection of writings by different authors.
- No entren al 1408 - A Spanish Tribute to Stephen King. This book was a tribute to the famous writer Stephen King.
- Perturbaciones. Antología del relato fantástico español actual (Disturbances. Anthology of Current Spanish Fantastic Stories).
- Ellos y ellas (They and Them). This book explored relationships between directors and stars. Patricia's story in it, Alfred Hitchcock y las rubias, describes a made-up conversation between Alfred Hitchcock and François Truffaut.
- Cuentos de Iberia: 19 cuentos, 15 lenguas (Tales of Iberia: 19 Stories, 15 Languages).
English Translations
Some of Patricia's stories have been translated into English.
- Take Six: Six Spanish Women Writers. This book, published in 2022, includes a selection of her stories in English.
Awards and Prizes
Patricia Esteban Erlés has received several awards for her writing:
- Premio de Narración Breve de la Universidad de Zaragoza (Short Story Award from the University of Zaragoza) in 2007.
- XXII Premio de Narrativa Santa Isabel de Aragón, Reina de Portugal (Santa Isabel of Aragon Narrative Award) for her book Azul ruso.
- Premio Dos Passos for her novel Las madres negras.
See also
In Spanish: Patricia Esteban Erlés para niños
