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.
Born on Dec 04, 1948 (77 years old)
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Portugal:
Abdulrazak Gurnah is a Tanzanian writer distinguished in 2021 with the Nobel Prize in Literature.
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South Africa:
Tanzanian author, Nobel Prize winner, Abdulrazak Gurnah’s obsession with homeland positions himself within East African and Indian Ocean literature.
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Brazil:
Abdulrazak Gurnah won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2021.
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Finland:
Abdulrazak Gurnah won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2021 without any of his works being translated into Finnish.
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United Kingdom:
Abdulrazak Gurnah is one of the recent laureates of the Nobel prize in literature.
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Germany:
Abdulrazak Gurnah is a Nobel Prize-winning author who writes his novels in absolute silence in his home in Kent.
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Slovenia:
Abdulrazak 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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Tanzania:
Abdulrazak Gurnah is Zanzibar’s most celebrated novelist and a Nobel laureate.
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Tanzania:
Abdulrazak Gurnah is a Zanzibar born novelist whose writing reflects the complexities of exile and belonging.
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Denmark:
Abdulrazak Gurnah has captured the reader's attention with his new novel titled 'Tyveri'.
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