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Puértolas in the Guadalajara International Book Fair in 2017
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Soledad Puértolas Villanueva
3 February 1947 Zaragoza, Spain
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| Preceded by | Antonio Colino |
Soledad Puértolas Villanueva was born on February 3, 1947, in Zaragoza, Spain. She is a famous Spanish writer. In 2010, she became a member of the Real Academia Española, which is a very important group that looks after the Spanish language. She has also won a major award called the Premio Planeta de Novela for her books.
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About Soledad Puértolas
Early Life and Education
Soledad Puértolas began her studies in Political Sciences in Madrid. However, she could not continue this path. She then tried studying Economic Sciences in Bilbao, but she did not finish that course either. Eventually, she decided to study journalism.
Life Abroad
When she was 21, Soledad got married. She and her husband moved to Trondheim, Norway, for a while. After returning to Spain, they later moved to California in the United States. In California, Soledad earned a master's degree in Spanish and Portuguese Language and Literature from the University of California, Santa Barbara. While living there, she also had her son, Diego Pita, who is now a writer too. After three years in California, she moved back to Spain in 1974.
Writing Career and Awards
Soledad Puértolas has won several important awards for her writing.
- In 1979, she won the Premio Sésamo for her book El bandido doblemente armado.
- In 1989, she received the Premio Planeta de Novela for her novel Queda la noche. This is one of the biggest literary awards in Spain.
- In 1993, she won the Premio Anagrama de Ensayo for her non-fiction work La vida oculta.
Joining the Royal Spanish Academy
On January 28, 2010, Soledad Puértolas was chosen to be a member of the Real Academia Española. This is a very special honor for writers and scholars in Spain. She officially took her seat on November 21, 2010. She holds "Seat g" in the Academy.
Short Stories
One of her short stories, Viejas historias (which means Tales from the Past), was included in a collection of stories. This collection, called Rainy Days - Días de lluvia, features short stories by modern Spanish women writers. Her story was also translated into English for the book.
See also
In Spanish: Soledad Puértolas para niños
