Vázquez Montalbán
1939–2003
· lived 64 years
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Manuel Vázquez Montalbán was a Spanish writer, journalist, and critic, famous for creating the detective Pepe Carvalho. His work spanned various genres, including detective novels, social chronicles, and poetry, always with a critical eye on contemporary Spanish society and its political and cultural intricacies.
n. 1939-06-14, Barcelona · m. 2003-10-18, Banguecoque
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Manuel Vázquez Montalbán was born on June 14, 1939, in Barcelona. He was one of the most influential intellectuals in post-Franco Spain. His literary career is marked by the creation of the iconic detective Pepe Carvalho, the protagonist of a series of detective novels that became a phenomenon of popularity and critical acclaim, blending suspense with a sharp social and political analysis. In addition to detective novels, Montalbán wrote essays, chronicles, poetry, and screenplays. His work is recognized for its intelligence, ironic humor, and profound reflection on Catalan and Spanish identity, popular culture, and the abuses of power. He passed away on October 18, 2003, in Bangkok.
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