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Albert Sánchez Piñol

b. 1965

Spanish anthropologist and novelist

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About Albert Sánchez Piñol

Born 1965. Albert Sánchez Piñol is a Spanish anthropologist, novelist, writer and screenwriter.

Albert Sánchez Piñol (; born 11 July 1965) is a Spanish anthropologist, non-fiction writer and novelist writing in Catalan and Spanish.

He has been described as a "significant European writer".

Works Compagnie difficili (2000), with Marcelo Fois Pallassos i monstres (Clowns and Monsters) (2000) Les edats d´or (2001) La pell freda (Cold Skin) (2002) Pandora al Congo (Pandora in the Congo) (2005) Tretze tristos tràngols (Trece tristes trances in Spanish) (2008) Victus, the Fall of Barcelona (2012) Vae Victus (2015) Fungus, el rei dels Pirineus (Fungus: The King Of The Pyrenees) (2018) El monstre de Santa Helena (The Monster on Saint Helena) (2022) Pregària a Prosèrpina (Prayer to Proserpina) (2023)

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Important facts

Born
11 July 1965, Barcelona
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Anthropologist, novelist, writer, screenwriter
Nationality
Spain
Education
University of Barcelona
Awards
Serra d'Or Critics' Prize for Literature and Essays; Premio El Ojo Crítico

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Albert Sánchez Piñol?

Spanish anthropologist and novelist

When was Albert Sánchez Piñol born?

Albert Sánchez Piñol was born on 11 July 1965 in Barcelona.

What is Albert Sánchez Piñol's occupation?

Albert Sánchez Piñol is an anthropologist, novelist, writer and screenwriter.

What nationality is Albert Sánchez Piñol?

Albert Sánchez Piñol is Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Albert Sánchez Piñol

· Wikidata: Q540695

· DBpedia: Albert Sánchez Piñol

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