His book The Basque hotel was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in fiction, and his novella A cup of tea in Pamplona led to his being awarded El Tambor de oro , one of Spain's most prestigious literary honours, in 1986. Since 1954, Laxalt has served in a number of positions at the University of Nevada, most recently as the first occupant of the Distinguished Nevada Author Chair..
His book The Basque hotel was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in fiction, and his novella A cup of tea in Pamplona led to his being awarded El Tambor de oro , one of Spain's most prestigious literary honours, in 1986. Since 1954, Laxalt has served in a number of positions at the University of Nevada, most recently as the first occupant of the Distinguished Nevada Author Chair..