European Union Prize for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 2 (2010) Winner
Raquel Martínez-Gómez
ラケル・マルティネス＝ゴメス
Raqueru Marutinesu Gōmesu
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1973-01-01 （Albacete, Castilla–La Mancha）
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Languages
- Spanish, English
- Residence History
- Albacete (birthplace) → Uruguay (residence) → United Kingdom (residence/studies) → Mexico (residence) → Mountains near Madrid (current residence)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Sustainable development specialist
- Active Years
- 2002-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Sussex | — | — | — | — | United Kingdom |
| Complutense University of Madrid | — | — | 博士号 | — | Spain |
University of Sussex
Country:
United Kingdom
Studied at University of Sussex (details unspecified)
Complutense University of Madrid
Degree:
博士号
Country:
Spain
Obtained a doctorate at Complutense University of Madrid (year unspecified)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | EU Prize for Literature | Sombras de unicornio (Unicorn Shadows) | — | European Union (EU) program | winner |
| 2007 | Young Ateneo de Sevilla | Sombras de unicornio (Unicorn Shadows) | — | Ateneo de Sevilla | winner |
| 2018 | Antonio García Cubas Historical Novel Award (INAH) | Los huecos de la memoria (Memory Gaps) | 歴史小説 | National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) | winner |
| 2002 | City of Móstoles Prize | Del color de la lava (The Colour of Lava) | — | City of Móstoles | winner |
EU Prize for Literature
2010
Work:
Sombras de unicornio (Unicorn Shadows)
Organization:
European Union (EU) program
Result:
winner
Young Ateneo de Sevilla
2007
Work:
Sombras de unicornio (Unicorn Shadows)
Organization:
Ateneo de Sevilla
Result:
winner
Antonio García Cubas Historical Novel Award (INAH)
2018
Work:
Los huecos de la memoria (Memory Gaps)
Category:
歴史小説
Organization:
National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH)
Result:
winner
City of Móstoles Prize
2002
Work:
Del color de la lava (The Colour of Lava)
Organization:
City of Móstoles
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Los huecos de la memoria (Memory Gaps)
2018 Novel (historical novel elements)A novel exploring memory and identity, where fragments of personal and historical memory intersect against a Mexican historical backdrop.
memoryhistoryidentity
Translations
- English: Memory Gaps
Ceniza de ombú (Ashes of Ombú)
2006 NovelA novel that weaves themes of migration, cross-cultural experience and nature, with motifs inspired by Latin America.
migrationnaturememory
Translations
- English: Ashes of Ombú
Sombras de unicornio (Unicorn Shadows)
2007 NovelA novel using symbolic motifs to portray inner lives within social contexts. It received international recognition and has been translated into multiple languages.
symbolismsocietyinner life
Translations
- English: Unicorn Shadows (translated into 8 languages in total)
Del color de la lava (The Colour of Lava)
2002 NovelAn early novel that depicts human relationships and internal conflicts set against natural and geographic landscapes.
naturerelationshipslandscape
Translations
- English: The Colour of Lava
Bibliography
- Del color de la lava (The Colour of Lava)
- Ceniza de ombú (Ashes of Ombú)
- Sombras de unicornio (Unicorn Shadows)
- Los huecos de la memoria (Memory Gaps)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- metaphorical and symbolic descriptionnarrative weaving memory and timeblend of realism and poetic expression
- Recurring Motifs
- fragments of memorymovement and belongingnature and landscape
Legacy
Raquel Martínez-Gómez, a Spanish writer, has gained recognition through international awards and translations into multiple languages. Her experiences living abroad and her work in sustainable development have influenced the themes and perspectives of her writing.
Trivia
- Has lived in Uruguay, the United Kingdom and Mexico; these places feature in her work.
- Since 2015 she has run a literary blog titled "Ceniza de ombú."
- Sombras de unicornio won the EU Prize for Literature in 2010 and has been translated into eight languages.