Ian McEwan
United KingdomwriterMaleb. 19488.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Ian McEwan is a renowned British author known for his intricate narratives and exploration of human psychology. His works often delve into themes of love, loss, and the moral complexities of modern life, with notable titles including 'Atonement', 'Amsterdam', and 'The Comfort of Strangers'. McEwan has received numerous awards for his writing, including the Booker Prize, and has been praised for his ability to weave historical events into compelling fiction. His keen observations and narrative style have made him a significant figure in contemporary literature.
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172 respondents cast 1,720 votes – including Stephen King, Elif Shafak, Salman Rushdie, Maggie O’Farrell, Ian McEwan, Bernardine Evaristo, Colm Tóibín and Siri Hustvedt.
How our list of the 100 best novels became a page turner | BooksUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-01
Ian McEwan is regarded as one of England's great contemporary authors.
Anmeldelse av Ian McEwan sin roman Hva vi kan vite
Norway· 2026-02-22Ian McEwan is mentioned as the author of the book Atonement, which the writer has read and loved.
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Australia· 2026-02-21
The novelist Ian McEwan has advocated for the extension of assisted dying to people with dementia.
Reading was the key to breaking through the fog of my parents’ dementia | Jo GlanvilleUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-02
Ian McEwan’s latest novel is a sophisticated dystopian work of climate fiction.
Recovering the past, facing the future – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-30
Ian McEwan's latest novel explores the present through the eyes of a literary critic from a small island in a post-apocalyptic 22nd century.
Ο,τι αξίζει να σωθεί | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Greece· 2026-01-19
Ian McEwan wrote the novel 'Quello che possiamo sapere'.
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Italy· 2025-12-24
Ian McEwan's new novel imagines Nigeria as the dominant global power in a future where fertility rates are crucial.
The facts are stark: Europe must open the door to migrants, or face its own extinction | George MonbiotUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-12
Ian McEwan's latest novel, What Can We Know, explores a scholar's search for a poem and remnants of a lost cultural era.
My digital self is disappearing. Time to decide what I’ll leave behindAustralia· 2025-11-29
The film is based on a book by Ian McEwan.
Segunda na TV: Cercados num Mar Maior, valha-nos Notre-Dame | Televisão
Portugal· 2025-11-10
Ian McEwan is a British author known for his literary works that often explore complex themes.
Ehedrama und Science-Fiction von Ian McEwan
Switzerland· 2025-10-21
Ian McEwan is mentioned as looking towards the future in the context of the article.
Javier Cercas com o Papa na Mongólia e Ian McEwan a olhar-nos através do futuro | CulturaPortugal· 2025-10-20
Ian McEwan recalled that they enjoyed not liking Margaret Thatcher.
Margaret Thatchers Aufstieg und VermächtnisSwitzerland· 2025-10-13
Ian McEwan is one of the UK’s leading novelists, known for attracting large crowds at his events.
‘I’ve been following politics for years, and I’ve never felt such anxiety about the chaos, the lack of leadership’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-06
Ian McEwan was another prominent author whose works were in competition with Ann Schlee's novel.
"Alte Jungfer" auf Selbstermächtigungsreise - Kultur
Austria· 2025-09-27
Ian McEwan is a celebrated author known for his sharp satirical novels and complex characters.
From shocking short stories to a talking foetus: Ian McEwan’s 10 best books – ranked! | BooksUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-15
Ian McEwan has shared his hopes for how humankind 'will scrape through' amid ongoing climate change fears.
Ian McEwan on why humankind 'will scrape through'United Kingdom· 2025-09-08
Ian McEwan's 'What We Can Know' blends science fiction with academic themes.
La universidad, ¿templo del saber o filón de historias? | Babelia
Spain· 2025-08-23
Ian McEwan is quoted as saying that when women stop reading, the novel will be dead.
Why will no-one publish the novels of straight white men?Australia· 2025-08-10
Ian McEwan praised 'O colibri' as a 'masterful novel'.
'A família é uma zona de guerra', diz Sandro Veronesi, autor de 'O colibri' e atração da Flip
Brazil· 2025-07-31
Ian McEwan is the author of the novel 'Atonement', which is adapted into a ballet role performed by Max Richter.
Max Richter im Porträt: Die nonbinäre BalletttänzerinSwitzerland· 2025-07-24
Books by Ian McEwan were prominently featured in Nick Cave's library.
Kepptust um að kaupa úr einkabókasafni Nick Cave
Iceland· 2025-07-23
Ian McEwan referred to Brexit as the most pointless, masochistic ambition ever dreamed of.
In 28 Years Later, Brexit Britain runs screaming towards its Apocalypse Now. What took it so long? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-22
As in Ian McEwan’s Atonement, the lived experience of the story comes closer to tragedy than romantic comedy.
Love Unedited by Caro Llewellyn is a poignant tale about love, loss and writingAustralia· 2025-06-01
Ian McEwan is among the British and Irish authors denouncing the actions in Gaza.
Mais de 200 autores de língua portuguesa pedem entrada de ajuda humanitária em Gaza e libertação de refénsBrazil· 2025-05-30
Ian McEwan is among the writers who signed an open letter denouncing Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
Over 300 British and Irish writers denounce genocide in Gaza - Celebrity
Pakistan· 2025-05-29
Ian McEwan is among the writers who signed an open letter denouncing Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
Over 300 British and Irish writers denounce genocide in Gaza - CelebrityPakistan· 2025-05-29Ian McEwan is one of the British and Irish writers who signed a letter denouncing the genocide in Gaza.
Casi 700 escritores británicos, irlandeses y francófonos denuncian el “genocidio” de Israel en Gaza | InternacionalSpain· 2025-05-28
Ian McEwan is among the writers who have signed a letter denouncing the Israeli government's actions in Gaza as genocide.
Zadie Smith and Ian McEwan among 380 writers and groups to call Gaza war ‘genocide’ | Israel-Gaza warUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-28
Ian McEwan, who won the 1998 Booker Prize for his novel, Amsterdam, took the stage for a conversation at the festival.
Prime Minister leaves Calabash with new books to read | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2025-05-25
