Kate Grenville
Australian author (born 1950)
75 years oldLibraAustralia
Biography
Catherine Elizabeth Grenville (born 1950) is an Australian author. She has published fifteen books, including fiction, non-fiction, biography, and books about the writing process. In 2001, she won the Orange Prize for The Idea of Perfection, and in 2006 she won the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for The Secret River. The Secret River was also shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize.
Her novels have been published worldwide and have been translated into many languages. Three have been adapted into feature films. The Secret River was adapted for the stage by Andrew Bovell and toured by the Sydney Theatre Company in 2019.
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Career highlights
Genres
- historical fiction
- essay
Awards & honours (6)
- Commonwealth Writers' Prize
- Women's Prize for Fiction
- The Australian/Vogel Literary Award
- honorary doctor of the University of Sydney
- Officer of the Order of Australia
- Christina Stead Prize for Fiction
Quick answers about Kate Grenville
- How old is Kate Grenville?
- Kate Grenville is 75 years old (born October 14, 1950).
- When is Kate Grenville's birthday?
- Kate Grenville was born on October 14, 1950.
- Where was Kate Grenville born?
- Kate Grenville was born in Sydney.
- What is Kate Grenville's zodiac sign?
- Kate Grenville's zodiac sign is Libra.
- What is Kate Grenville's nationality?
- Kate Grenville is a citizen of Australia.
- What does Kate Grenville do?
- Kate Grenville is known as writer, novelist, short story writer, teacher.
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