2024 Princess of Asturias Award for Literature

A cult author throughout Europe, it has been said that Blandiana’s work reflects profound knowledge of the Romanian spirit during a historic period of oppression, while establishing hope and defeat as the guidelines of her literary undertaking. Known for her poetry in defence of freedom and human dignity, Blandiana stood out for her sublime form of rebellion that led her to live as an exile within her own country for many years.