Nobel-winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92

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Category : Obituaries Published on: May 18 2024

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Alice Munro, the Nobel Prize-winning Canadian author known for her mastery of the short story, has died at the age of 92.
Munro died at her home in Port Hope, Ontario, publisher Kristin Cochrane, chief executive officer of McClelland & Stewart.
Munro's short stories, celebrated for their nuanced portrayal of women’s lives and published in prestigious magazines, earned her the nickname “our Chekhov” from Cynthia Ozick, highlighting her narrative-driven style.
Munro's final collection, “Dear Life,” published in 2012, solidified her status as a master of the short story genre, leaving a lasting impact on the literary world.

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Nobel-winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92