Carmen Laforet was a Spanish author born on September 6, 1921, in Barcelona. She is best known for her novel Nada, published in 1944, which won the first edition of the Premio Nadal. The book is a significant work in Spanish literature, reflecting the struggles of post-Civil War Spain through the eyes of a young woman. Laforet's writing often explores themes of isolation, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. Throughout her career, she published several novels, essays, and short stories, earning recognition as a prominent figure in 20th-century Spanish literature. She passed away on February 28, 2004.