Raúl Quinto Receives National Narrative Award for 2024 for 'Martinete del rey sombra Jekyll Jill'
Raúl Quinto has been honored with the prestigious National Narrative Award for the year 2024 for his novel, 'Martinete del rey sombra Jekyll Jill.' This announcement was made by the Ministry of Culture on Friday, along with the news that the award comes with a substantial cash prize of 30,000 euros.
The jury praised Quinto's work for its brilliance, describing it as a unique blend of genres that forms a novelistic essay rooted in historical interpretation. It commends the author's rich writing style, filled with intricate metaphors and splendid descriptions. Quinto's novel offers a vigorous portrayal of a pivotal era, masterfully analyzing the practices, conflicts, and ceremonial aspects of the Ancien Régime while shedding light on the attempted eradication of the Romani people, a marginalized minority within Spain's history.
The jury's remarks emphasized that 'Martinete del rey sombra' stands out as a well-rounded piece of literature, showcasing great stylistic effort and compelling shifts in perspective that illuminate a rarely discussed chapter of Spain's past.
Quinto's achievement continues a respected tradition, aligning him with notable past winners of the award which includes acclaimed authors such as Pilar Adón, Marilar Aleixandre, Xesús Fraga, Juan Bonilla, Cristina Morales, Almudena Grandes, Fernando Aramburu, and Cristina Fernández Cubas. As Quinto joins this esteemed list, the literary community eagerly anticipates the impact his novel will have both on readers and the broader discourse about Spain's historical narratives.
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