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Patrícia Portela wins the 2025 Grand Prize for Novel and Short Story

Diário de Viseu9 September 2026 at 17:00

Writer Patrícia Portela won the 2025 Grand Prize for Novel and Short Story with the work "Manual para andar espantada por existir". The prize was announced by the Portuguese Writers Association, the entity responsible for organizing the contest. This victory represents an important recognition in Patrícia Portela's literary career, consolidating her place among contemporary Portuguese authors. The book stands out for its singular title, which evokes a reflection on existence and the way to navigate through the world.

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