Rafael Chirbes


Rafael Chirbes was a Spanish novelist. He was born in Tavernes [de la Valldigna] in Valencia. He is the author of several novels, two of which have won the Premio de la Crítica de narrativa castellana - Crematorio and En la orilla. The latter also won the Premio Nacional de Narrativa.
Chirbes is further known for his trilogy of novels dealing with postwar Spain. He also wrote several collections of essays.
His 2007 novel Crematorio was made into an acclaimed television series in 2011.

Works

Novels

Mimoun En la lucha final La buena letra Los disparos del cazador La larga marcha La caída de Madrid Los viejos amigos Crematorio. Cremation, trans. Valerie Miles.En la orilla. On the Edge, trans. Margaret Jull Costa.
  • ''París-Austerlitz''

Essays

Mediterráneos El novelista perplejo El viajero sedentario
  • ''Por cuenta propia''