Gonzalo Celorio Receives Cervantes Prize, Praises 'Quijote' and Spanish Language

Mexican writer Gonzalo Celorio received the Cervantes Prize at the University of Alcalá de Henares. In his acceptance speech, he highlighted the enduring relevance of Miguel de Cervantes' 'Don Quijote' and celebrated key figures in Spanish-language literature. Celorio stated that his favorite word in Spanish is 'palabra' (word), emphasizing literature's impact on daily life. He also noted that fiction can reach where historical truth stops. The Cervantes Prize is considered the highest literary honor in the Spanish-speaking world.