Hilary Mantel

Hilary Mantel

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Hilary Mantel was a celebrated British author renowned for her historical novels, particularly the Wolf Hall trilogy, which explores the life of Thomas Cromwell in the court of Henry VIII. Her literary prowess earned her multiple prestigious awards, including the Booker Prize, and her works have been adapted into successful stage and television productions, showcasing her influential role in modern literature.

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Hilary Mantel is known for her Wolf Hall trilogy that explores themes of power and politics.

I’m always surprised at the whiff of condescension that greets historical novels – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-03
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Bernie McGill describes Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall trilogy as genius and expresses awe of her work.

‘I got through an English degree at Queen’s without encountering a single Irish female writer’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-01
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Hilary Mantel is mentioned as an author who has written long books multiple times.

Kiran Desai: ‘I never thought it would happen in the US’ | Books
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-20
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Hilary Mantel's novel was successfully adapted into the series Wolf Hall.

Η μεγαλύτερη τηλεοπτική απογοήτευση της χρονιάς
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-09-14
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Hilary Mantel is mentioned for her portrayal of Thomas More as a cruel and priggish zealot in her 'Wolf Hall' trilogy.

Where is our man for all seasons?
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-08-23
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Hilary Mantel was unfairly criticised for writing about the then-Duchess of Cambridge.

Is ‘princess treatment’ a harmless trend – or yet more fuel for misogyny? | Emma Beddington
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-04
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Hilary Mantel described Atwood's novel Alias Grace as 'impressive at a horribly deep level'.

Margaret Atwood’s 10 best books – ranked! | Culture
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-19
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Hilary Mantel is mentioned for her views on choosing heroes that one does not understand.

Інтерв'ю з письменницею Ольгою Токарчук
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-05-14
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Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light received nominations for best drama and best supporting actor.

Lola Petticrew, Graham Norton, Nicola Coughlan among Irish nominated – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-03-27
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Hilary Mantel alluded to the idea that meaning had emerged through the practice of the quest.

What is the meaning of life? 15 possible answers – from a palliative care doctor, a Holocaust survivor, a jail inmate and more | Philosophy books
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-22
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Straughan was nominated for an Emmy for his adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall for the BBC.

Peter Straughan wins the best adapted screenplay Oscar for Conclave | Oscars
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-03
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