Antonio Buero Vallejo: Quick Facts

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Born	September 29, 1916 • Guadalajara • Spain
Died	April 29, 2000 (aged 83) • Madrid • Spain
Awards And Honors	Cervantes Prize (1986)
Notable Works	“Palabras en la arena”

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Early 20th century black and white portrait of poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca, seated and resting his face on his hand.

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Juan del Encina

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Antonio Buero Vallejo: Quick Facts

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