Benjamín Labatut
Benjamín Labatut is a Chilean author born in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
He spent his childhood in The Hague and Buenos Aires before settling in Santiago, Chile at age twelve.
Labatut's literary career began with "La Antártica empieza aquí," which won the Premio Caza de Letras in 2009.
His second book, "Después de la luz," was published in 2016 following a personal crisis.
Labatut's third book, "Un verdor terrible," gained international recognition and has been translated into several languages.
His writing often explores scientific, historical, and philosophical themes, blending fact and fiction to create compelling narratives that challenge readers' understanding of reality and progress.
