Nathacha Appanah
Nathacha Appanah is a Mauritian author known for her poignant storytelling and exploration of complex themes such as identity, migration, and the struggles of women. Her works often reflect her multicultural background and draw on her experiences living in both Mauritius and France. Appanah has received several literary awards and is celebrated for her ability to convey deep emotional truths through her characters. Recently, she was in the news for presenting her upcoming novel, 'La Nuit au cœur', during a literary event organized by Gallimard, where she discussed the plight of women victims of violence.
Born on Apr 29, 1973 (52 years old)
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Dominican Republic:
Nathacha Appanah was among the nominees for the Goncourt 2025.
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Tunisia:
Nathacha Appanah won the Femina Prize 2025 with her novel 'La Nuit au cœur'.
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Portugal:
Nathacha Appanah received the Femina for her story about three women victims of male violence.
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France:
Nathacha Appanah was a finalist for the Goncourt Prize with her book 'La Nuit au cœur'.
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Haiti:
Nathacha Appanah won the Femina Prize 2025 for her novel 'La Nuit au cœur'.
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France:
Nathacha Appanah is a finalist for the Goncourt prize for her work La Nuit au cœur.
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France:
Nathacha Appanah won the Prix Femina for her book La Nuit au cœur.
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France:
Nathacha Appanah is recognized for her novel La Nuit au cœur, which addresses themes of origins, violence, and confinement.
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France:
Nathacha Appanah is a finalist for the Prix Femina with her novel La Nuit au cœur.
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France:
Nathacha Appanah is one of the authors selected for the Prix Médicis.
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