French writer Annie Ernaux wins the 2022 Nobel Prize in literature

French writer Annie Ernaux wins the 2022 Nobel Prize in literature

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Category : Awards Published on: October 08 2022

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  • French writer Annie Ernaux has won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
  • The 82-year-old writer is known for works that blur the line between memoir and fiction.
  • Her debut novel was "Les Armoires Vides" in 1974 but she gained international recognition following the publication of "Les Années" in 2008, translated into English as "The Years" in 2017.
  • The prestigious accolade is awarded by the Swedish Academy and is worth 10 million Swedish kronor (£807,000).
  • Ernaux is the first French woman to win the literature prize.
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