Anne Enright facts for kids
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Anne Enright
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Enright at a book event in Cologne, Germany, in 2008
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| Born | Anne Teresa Enright 11 October 1962 Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupation | Writer |
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| Period | Contemporary |
| Genre | Novel, short story |
| Subject | Family Love Motherhood |
| Years active | 1991–present |
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| Notable awards | Rooney Prize for Irish Literature, 1991 Encore Award, 2001 Man Booker Prize, 2007 Irish Novel of the Year, 2008 |
| Spouse | Martin Murphy |
| Children | 2 |
Anne Enright (born 11 October 1962) is a famous writer from Ireland. She has written eight novels, many short stories, and a non-fiction book. In 2015, she became the very first Laureate for Irish Fiction, a special honor for an Irish writer.
Her books often explore interesting themes like family, love, and motherhood. She has won many awards for her work, including the famous Man Booker Prize in 2007. She also writes essays and book reviews for major newspapers like The Irish Times and The Guardian.
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Early Life and Education
Anne Enright was born in Dublin, Ireland. She went to high school at St Louis High School, Rathmines. She was a very good student and won a scholarship to study in Victoria, Canada. There, she earned an International Baccalaureate, which is a diploma recognized all over the world.
After Canada, she returned to Dublin to study English and Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin. She started to get serious about writing when she received an electric typewriter for her 21st birthday. Later, she earned a Master's degree in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia in England.
Career Path
Before becoming a full-time writer, Enright worked in television. For six years, she was a producer and director for Ireland's national TV station, RTÉ. She worked on a popular late-night show called Nighthawks and also on children's shows.
Even with her busy TV job, she always made time for her passion, writing on the weekends. In 1993, she decided to leave her television career to focus completely on writing books.
Famous Books
Enright has written many successful books. She once joked that she wrote them by "rocking the pram with one hand and typing with the other."
Early Work
Her first book was a collection of short stories called The Portable Virgin, published in 1991. Her first novel, The Wig My Father Wore, came out in 1995. It tells the story of a young woman named Grace whose life changes when an angel moves into her home.
Her second novel was What Are You Like? (2000). It's about twin sisters who were separated when they were babies and grew up in different cities. The book was shortlisted for the Whitbread Award.
Major Award-Winning Novels
Enright's fourth novel, The Gathering, made her famous around the world. In 2007, it won the Man Booker Prize, one of the most important awards for a novel written in English. The book tells the story of a large Irish family that comes together for a sad event.
Another one of her popular books is The Forgotten Waltz (2012). This novel won the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction. Her book The Green Road (2015) also won the Irish Novel of the Year award.
Her 2020 novel, Actress, tells the story of a daughter looking back on her mother's life as a famous star of the stage and screen.
Honors and Later Career
Anne Enright has received many honors for her contributions to literature. In 2015, she was chosen as the first-ever Laureate for Irish Fiction. As Laureate, her job was to encourage people to read and enjoy Irish books. She gave public talks and taught writing classes across the country.
After her time as Laureate, she began teaching at University College Dublin in 2018. In 2025, she was awarded a Windham-Campbell Prize, which recognized her entire career of amazing work.
List of Major Awards
- 1991: Rooney Prize for Irish Literature
- 2001: Encore Award
- 2007: Man Booker Prize
- 2008: Irish Novel of the Year
- 2012: Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction
- 2016: Kerry Group Irish Fiction Award
- 2025: Windham-Campbell Prize
Personal Life
Anne Enright is married to Martin Murphy. He has worked as a theatre director and as an adviser to the Arts Council of Ireland. They have a son and a daughter and live in Dublin.
See also
In Spanish: Anne Enright para niños
