# Isabel Allende wins €1m Spanish literary prize under pseudonym

Isabel Allende has won a €1 million Spanish literary prize after submitting her work under a pseudonym. The award highlights her continued prominence in Spanish-language literature and the prize's unusual anonymous judging process. It is a notable cultural honor rather than a world-changing event.

**Importance:** 3/5

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### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/oct/17/isabel-allende-wins-premio-planeta-spanish-literary-prize-pseudonym) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:01:51 GMT