Cristina Fernández Cubas wins 2026 Cervantes Prize
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Catalan writer Cristina Fernández Cubas has been named winner of the 2026 Cervantes Prize, the highest distinction in Spanish-language literature, worth 125,000 euros. She is the seventh woman to receive the award.
The Catalan writer Cristina Fernández Cubas was named on Tuesday as the winner of the 2026 Cervantes Prize, the highest distinction in Spanish-language literature. The award is worth 125,000 euros.
Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun announced the jury's decision, which recognises her contribution to renewing the contemporary short story. The jury pointed to the originality, excellence and coherence of her body of work, which it said has transformed Spanish-language fantasy fiction. It also praised her ability to explore human experience through stories marked by mystery and ambiguity.
Fernández Cubas was born in Arenys de Mar, in Barcelona province, in 1945. She is regarded as a leading figure in Spanish short fiction and in fantastic literature. Her works include 'Mi hermana Elba', 'El ángulo del horror' and 'La habitación de Nona'. During her career she has also received the National Narrative Prize and the National Prize for Spanish Literature.
With the award, she becomes the seventh woman to win the Cervantes. Earlier women recipients include María Zambrano, Ana María Matute and Elena Poniatowska. The prize consolidates her career and her influence on new generations of writers.
