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Cintio Vitier

Cuban writer (1921-2009) · Cuba · On the map · Writers · Died at 88

Cintio Vitier was a Cuban poet, essayist, and novelist. Upon selecting him for the Juan Rulfo Prize, the award jury called him "one of the most important writers of his generation".

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Awards

FIL Award2002
National Prize for Literature1988
Order of José Martí
Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

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Country
Cuba
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2009 · aged 88

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