Manuel Vicent (born 1936) is a Spanish writer.^[1] He was born in La Vilavella, Castellón and studied philosophy and law at the University of Valencia. A prolific author, he has written more than 40 books. He has won several literary prizes, including the Premio Nadal and the Premio Alfaguara, which he won twice.

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Manuel Vicent
Manuel Vicent in 2021
Born	(1936-03-10) 10 March 1936 (age 88) La Vilavella, Castellón
Alma mater	Universidad de Valencia
Occupation(s)	Writer and author
Awards	Premio Nadal (1986) Premio Alfaguara (1996)

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• 1966: Premio Alfaguara de Novela, for Pascua y naranjas
• 1979: Premio González-Ruano, for No pongas tus sucias manos sobre Mozart
• 1986: Premio Nadal, for Balada de Caín
• 1994: Premio Francisco Cerecedo
• 1999: Premio Alfaguara de Novela, for Son de mar