
Téa Obreht
Téa Obreht is a Serbian-American author born in Belgrade in 1985, known for her critically acclaimed novel 'The Tiger’s Wife,' which won the Orange Prize in 2011 when she was just 25 years old. A graduate of Cornell University's MFA program, she has become a prominent voice in contemporary literature, exploring themes of myth, identity, and complex human relationships in her work. After several relocations, including a significant period in Wyoming, Obreht recently moved to Ireland with her family, partly motivated by concerns over gun violence in U.S. schools, which has deeply influenced her parenting choices and literary themes. Her latest novel, 'Sunrise,' released in 2026, intertwines multiple narratives and reflects her growth as a writer, showcasing her ability to blend personal experiences with larger societal issues.
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Téa Obreht is a celebrated author known for winning the Orange Prize for her novel The Tiger’s Wife.
‘Gun violence in US schools is something we thought about a lot’ – The Irish Times