Carmen Martín Gaite
Carmen Martín Gaite | |
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| Born | 8 December 1925 Salamanca, Spain |
| Died | 23 July 2000 (aged 74) Madrid, Spain |
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| Language | Spanish |
| Years active | 1954-2000 |
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| Spouse | Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio |
Carmen Martín Gaite (8 December 1925 – 23 July 2000) was a Spanish author who wrote many novels, short stories, screenplays, and essays across multiple genres. Her work has received significant recognition: in 1957, she was awarded the Premio Nadal for Entre visillos; in 1988 she won the Prince of Asturias Award;in 1992 she received the Premio Castilla y León de las Letras, and she also was awarded the Premio Acebo de Honor for her life's work.