Anne Enright facts for kids
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Anne Enright
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Enright at Literaturhaus Köln, 18 November 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 Teresa Enright (born 11 October 1962) is a famous Irish writer. She was the first Laureate for Irish Fiction from 2015 to 2018. She also won the important Man Booker Prize in 2007.
Anne Enright has written eight novels and many short stories. She also wrote a non-fiction book called Making Babies: Stumbling into Motherhood. This book is about her experiences after her two children were born. Her stories often explore ideas like family, love, and being a mother.
In 2007, Anne Enright won the Man Booker Prize for her novel The Gathering. Her book What Are You Like? was nominated for the Whitbread Awards in 2000. In 2012, her novel The Forgotten Waltz won the Andre Carnegie Medal for Fiction. Her book The Green Road was also nominated for the Woman's Prize. It won the Irish Novel of the Year in 2015.
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Early Life and Education
Anne Enright was born in Dublin, Ireland. She went to St Louis High School, Rathmines. She earned an international scholarship to study at Lester B. Pearson United World College of the Pacific in Canada. There, she studied for an International Baccalaureate for two years. After that, she studied English and Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin.
Anne Enright started writing seriously when she received an electric typewriter for her 21st birthday. She later won a scholarship to the University of East Anglia's Creative Writing Course. She studied with famous writers like Angela Carter and Malcolm Bradbury. She earned her Master of Arts degree there.
Before becoming a full-time writer, Anne Enright worked in television. She was a producer and director for RTÉ in Dublin for six years. She produced the RTÉ show Nighthawks for four years. She also worked in children's programming for two years. She started writing full-time in 1993.
Personal Life
Anne Enright lives in Dublin, Ireland. She used to live in Bray, County Wicklow, until 2014. She is married to Martin Murphy. He used to be the director of the Pavilion Theatre. Now, he works as an adviser to the Arts Council of Ireland. Anne and Martin have two children, a son and a daughter.
Her Books
Anne Enright has described her writing process as "rocking the pram with one hand and typing with the other." This shows how she balanced writing with raising her children.
Her first collection of short stories, The Portable Virgin, was published in 1991. Angela Carter, who was her former writing teacher, praised it. She called it "elegant, scrupulously poised, always intelligent and, not least, original."
Enright's first novel, The Wig My Father Wore, came out in 1995. This book explores ideas like love, motherhood, and the Catholic Church. The story is about a character named Grace. She lives in Dublin and works for a game show.
In 2000, her second novel, What Are You Like?, was published. It is about twin girls, Marie and Maria. They are separated at birth and grow up in different cities, Dublin and London. The book looks at the interesting relationships within families. This novel was nominated for the Whitbread Awards.
Enright's third novel, The Pleasure of Eliza Lynch, was published in 2002. This book is a fictional story about Eliza Lynch. Eliza Lynch was an Irish woman who became a powerful figure in Paraguay in the 1800s. She was the partner of the Paraguayan president, Francisco Solano López.
In 2004, Anne Enright wrote Making Babies: Stumbling into Motherhood. This book is a collection of honest and funny essays. They are all about childbirth and being a mother.
Her fourth novel, The Gathering, won the Man Booker Prize in 2007. This is one of the most important literary awards.
Enright's seventh novel, Actress, was nominated for the Women's Prize for Fiction in 2020. It tells the story of a daughter. She describes her mother's journey to becoming a famous actress in Irish theatre, Broadway, and Hollywood.
Other Works and Recognition
Anne Enright's writing has appeared in many magazines and newspapers. These include The New Yorker, The Dublin Review, The Irish Times, The Guardian, Granta, and The Paris Review. She also used to contribute regularly to BBC Radio 4.
In 2011, a collection of essays about her writing was published. It was edited by Claire Bracken and Susan Cahill. Anne Enright received the Irish PEN Award for Literature in 2017.
The Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Enda Kenny chose Anne Enright to be the first Laureate for Irish Fiction. During her time as Laureate, she encouraged people to read more Irish literature. She did this by giving public talks and teaching creative writing classes. Later, she started teaching at UCD's School of English in 2018.
Awards and Honours
- 1991: Rooney Prize for Irish Literature for The Portable Virgin
- 2001: Encore Award for What Are You Like?
- 2004: Davy Byrne's Irish Writing Award
- 2007: Man Booker Prize for The Gathering
- 2008: Irish Novel of the Year for The Gathering
- 2010: Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
- 2012: Orange Prize for Fiction shortlist for The Forgotten Waltz
- 2012: Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction for The Forgotten Waltz
- 2012: Honorary Degree (DLit) from Goldsmiths College, University of London
- 2016: Kerry Group Irish Fiction Award for The Green Road
- 2021: Elected member of Aosdána - Irish Academy of Arts
- 2024: Women’s Prize for Fiction - shortlisted for The Wren, The Wren
Images for kids
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Enright at Literaturhaus Köln, 18 November 2008
See also
In Spanish: Anne Enright para niños
