Jorge Carrión, born in 1976, is a prominent Spanish writer, cultural critic, and academic. Originally from Tarragona, he has spent much of his life in Mataró and Barcelona, and has lived in countries such as Argentina and the United States. He holds a PhD in Humanities from the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) in Barcelona, where he co-directs the Master's in Literary Creation at the UPF Barcelona School of Management. Additionally, he has collaborated with media outlets such as La Vanguardia, The Washington Post, and The New York Times in Spanish.
His work spans various genres, including novels, essays, and chronicles. Among his most notable books are "Librerías" (2013), an essay that explores the history and significance of bookstores around the world, and "Contra Amazon" (2019), where he reflects on the impact of large corporations on book culture and commerce. In the realm of fiction, he has published the tetralogy consisting of "Los muertos" (2010), "Los huérfanos" (2014), "Los turistas" (2015), and "Los difuntos" (2015). His work has been translated into more than ten languages, establishing him as an influential voice in contemporary literature.
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