Abdulrazak Gurnah
Abdulrazak Gurnah is a Tanzanian novelist and academic, known for his exploration of themes such as colonialism, identity, and displacement in his works. In 2021, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, recognizing his profound narrative skill and his unique perspective as a writer hailing from Zanzibar. His latest novel, 'Theft,' delves into the lives of teenagers navigating familial complexities and the socio-political landscape of post-colonial Tanzania, showcasing his ability to weave intricate personal stories against broader historical contexts.
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Abdulrazak Gurnah is a Tanzanian writer distinguished in 2021 with the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Abdulrazak Gurnah: “O pior legado colonial são as fronteiras que impuseram a África” | Literatura
Portugal· 2025-11-15
Tanzanian author, Nobel Prize winner, Abdulrazak Gurnah’s obsession with homeland positions himself within East African and Indian Ocean literature.
A story of servitude, survival and the search for home – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-11-14
Abdulrazak Gurnah won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2021.
Saiba quanto o húngaro László Krasznahorkai ganhou em dinheiro pelo prêmio Nobel de Literatura
Brazil· 2025-10-09
Abdulrazak Gurnah won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2021 without any of his works being translated into Finnish.
Suomalaisilla kustantamoilla on ollut yllättävän hyvä Nobel-vainu 2000-luvulla
Finland· 2025-10-09
Abdulrazak Gurnah is one of the recent laureates of the Nobel prize in literature.
László Krasznahorkai wins the Nobel prize in literature 2025 | Nobel prize in literature
United Kingdom· 2025-10-09
Abdulrazak Gurnah is a Nobel Prize-winning author who writes his novels in absolute silence in his home in Kent.
Vom Flüchtling zum Nobelpreisträger: Interview mit Abdulrazak Gurnah - Kultur
Germany· 2025-09-21Abdulrazak Gurnah, a Nobel laureate, is among the writers who have called for the French government to resume the evacuation program for artists from Gaza.
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Slovenia· 2025-09-17
Abdulrazak Gurnah is Zanzibar’s most celebrated novelist and a Nobel laureate.
Abdulrazak Gurnah and a cultural void that needs to be filled
Tanzania· 2025-08-28
Abdulrazak Gurnah is a Zanzibar born novelist whose writing reflects the complexities of exile and belonging.
Abdulrazak Gurnah: Searching for signs of Zanzibar’s most famous writer, all I found was trinkets and touristsTanzania· 2025-08-17
Abdulrazak Gurnah has captured the reader's attention with his new novel titled 'Tyveri'.
Rørende trekantsdrama om tyveri af liv og lykke
Denmark· 2025-07-20
Abdulrazak Gurnah is invited to a dinner party for his literary contributions.
‘My grandmother from Skibbereen lived to 108’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-21
Abdulrazak Gurnah is the 2021 Nobel Prize winner and author of the novel Theft.
‘Theft’ by Abdulrazak Gurnah: Above all, look after yourselfTanzania· 2025-06-10
Abdulrazak Gurnah is a Tanzanian author who won the Nobel Prize in 2021 and is known for his novel 'Stöld'.
Recension: Abdulrazak Gurnah om gamla mönster i ”Stöld”
Sweden· 2025-06-09
Abdulrazak Gurnah was unexpectedly awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2021.
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, einer der größten Autoren Afrikas, ist tot - KulturGermany· 2025-05-29
Abdulrazak Gurnah received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2021.
Muere escritor africano que era candidato al Nobel de Literatura
Dominican Republic· 2025-05-29
Abdulrazak Gurnah's novel 'Near the Sea' tells the story of refugees from Zanzibar.
Ο γύρος του κόσμου μέσα από τη λογοτεχνία
Greece· 2025-04-16
Abdulrazak Gurnah is a Nobel Prize-winning author known for his novels set between Europe and East Africa.
Life’s many textures – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-28Abdulrazak Gurnah is the author of the novel Theft, which explores postcolonial themes in Tanzania.
Eight new books, including a Nobel Prize winner, YA romantasy and a year in Seoul
Australia· 2025-03-20
Gurnah won the Nobel Prize in 2021 for his uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism.
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Canada· 2025-03-18
Abdulrazak Gurnah’s new novel, Theft, is his first since becoming a Nobel laureate in 2021.
Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah review – a masterclass in quicksilver storytelling | FictionUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-18