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Juan Eslava Galán

フアン・エスラバ・ガラン

Juan Eslava Galán

ペンネーム: Nicholas WilcoxPen name used for some novels

プロフィール

性別
男性
生誕
1948-03-07 (Arjona, Jaén, Spain)
国籍
Spanish
言語
Spanish

経歴

職業
Novelist, Professor, Essayist
活動期間
1975年〜

受賞歴

Premio Planeta
1987
対象作品: En busca del unicornio
主催: Premio Planeta
結果: 受賞
Chianti Ruffino – Antico Fattore
1988
対象作品: En busca del unicornio
主催: Chianti Ruffino – Antico Fattore
結果: 受賞(イタリア語訳での受賞)
Premio Fernando Lara
1998
対象作品: Señorita
主催: Premio Fernando Lara
結果: 受賞
Premio de la Crítica Andaluza
1998
対象作品: Señorita
主催: Premio de la Crítica Andaluza
結果: 受賞
Premio Ateneo de Sevilla
1994
対象作品: El comedido hidalgo
主催: Premio Ateneo de Sevilla
結果: 受賞
Premio Primavera de Novela
2015
対象作品: Misterioso asesinato en casa de Cervantes
主催: Premio Primavera
結果: 受賞

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

En busca del unicornio

1987年 Historical novel

A historical novel set in the Middle Ages. One of the author's notable works; won the Premio Planeta in 1987.

Medieval historyMyth and legendAdventure

Señorita

1998年 Novel

A novel dealing with aspects of the Spanish Civil War; awarded the Premio Fernando Lara in 1998.

Spanish Civil WarMemoryHistory and the individual

Misterioso asesinato en casa de Cervantes

2015年 Mystery / Novel

A mystery novel incorporating historical elements. Winner of the 2015 Premio Primavera de Novela.

Detective/mysteryHistorical figures (Cervantes)Literary history

Historia de España contada para escépticos

1995年 History essay

A popular history essay presenting Spanish history in a skeptical, accessible manner; later updated in subsequent editions.

Spanish historyPopularizationSkeptical perspective

La conquista de América contada para escépticos

2019年 History essay

A popular essay examining the conquest of America and its consequences from a skeptical viewpoint.

Age of DiscoveryColonialismReinterpretation of history

全著作

  • Jofra (1975)
  • Friary Grange School (1978)
  • La leyenda del Lagarto de la Malena y los mitos del dragón (1981)
  • Leyendas de los castillos de Jaén (1982)
  • En busca del unicornio (1987)
  • Yo, Nerón (1989)
  • Señorita (1998)
  • Historia de España contada para escépticos (1995)
  • Últimas pasiones del caballero Almafiera (2012)
  • Misterioso asesinato en casa de Cervantes (2015)

作風・主題

文体
Narrative rooted in historyAccessible, popularizing prose aimed at general readersUse of humor and irony
頻出モチーフ
Medieval and chivalric themesHistorical enigmas and legendsReexamination of Spanish history

評価・遺産

A writer well known for popular works on history. Bridging historical novels and non-fiction, he attracted wide readership through skeptical and humorous narration. With multiple literary awards, he is established in Spain as a prominent author of essays and popular history.

豆知識

  • Has published some works under the pen name Nicholas Wilcox.
  • Won the Premio Planeta in 1987 for En busca del unicornio.
  • Born in 1948 in Arjona, Andalusia.