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Portrait of Siri Hustvedt. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Siri Hustvedt

About

American novelist, essayist, poet

Quick Facts

Name
Siri Hustvedt
Born
1955-02-19
Occupation
poet / novelist / essayist / writer
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
Northfield

Relationships

Spouses & partners

Family

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Awards & Nominations

6 received · 1 nominations listed in Wikidata

YearAward / categoryResult
2019-09-27honorary doctorate of Paris Nanterre University Received
2019Princess of Asturias Literary Prize Received
2019Prix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon Received
2015honorary doctorate of Grenoble-III University Received
2014Booker Prize
The Blazing World
Nominated

Notable Works

  • The Sorrows of an Americannovel by Siri Hustvedt
  • The Summer Without Men2011 novel by Siri Hustvedt

Education

  • St. Olaf College
  • Columbia UniversityDoctor of Philosophy
  • Bergen Cathedral School
  • Northfield High School

Languages

Native language

  • Norwegian

Spoken, written or signed

  • English
  • Norwegian

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q259543 ↗
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