[In Context] Impairment of creativity by anaesthesia

Miguel Delibes (1920 –2010) was one of the most important Spanish writers of the 20th century. In his novels, he used a distinctly clear and elegant language to convey the beauty of rural Castilla. He was a professor, journalist, and director of the newspaper El Norte de Castilla. He wrote 68 fiction books and was awa rded the most prominent Spanish literary prizes, including the Premio Nadal in 1947, the Prince of Asturias Award for Literature in 1982, and the Miguel de Cervantes Prize in 1993. His literary career was cut short in 1998, after he had surgery for colon cancer.

Source: Lancet Neurology - April 25, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Justo Garc ía de Yébenes Tags: In Context Source Type: research