Michael Ondaatje
Michael Ondaatje is a Canadian poet and novelist best known for his novel 'The English Patient,' which won the Booker Prize and is celebrated for its intricate prose and exploration of memory and identity.
Born on Sep 12, 1943 (81 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 7.50 | 0.12% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 47,182 | $1,700,000 | 2,110$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,833 | $210,000 | 123$ |
| Totals | 3 | 42,827,471 | 50,015 | $1,910,000 | 2,233$ |
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Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Jacob Rajan lists Michael Ondaatje among his favorite writers.
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Canada:
Michael Ondaatje’s celebrated novel In the Skin of a Lion was inspired by Arthur Goss’ photographs.
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Canada:
Michael Ondaatje is among the past recipients of the Giller Prize.
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Jamaica:
Michael Ondaatje, who won the 1992 Booker Prize for The English Patient, is one of the Booker Award winners at the festival.
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Jamaica:
Michael Ondaatje is a notable author participating in the festival.
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Jamaica:
Michael Ondaatje is a Booker Award-winning author known for his book The English Patient.
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Ireland:
Michael Ondaatje is the author of the Booker-winning novel that was adapted into The English Patient.
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Canada:
Michael Ondaatje's work is fondly remembered by a letter-writer reflecting on their past.
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Ireland:
Michael Ondaatje is the author of the novel The English Patient, which was adapted into a film by Anthony Minghella.
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Canada:
Michael Ondaatje’s novel is a love story, a haunting mystery, and a political tale of class revolt.
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