About
Marie NDiaye is a French writer born on June 4, 1967, in Pithiviers. She published her first novel, Quant au riche avenir, in 1985, while still a teenager. She won the Prix Femina in 2001 for Rosie Carpe and the Prix Goncourt in 2009 for Three Strong Women, becoming the first Black woman to receive this honor. Her work explores themes of identity, family, and social tensions. She is also a playwright and screenwriter, collaborating on films such as White Material and Saint Omer.
* 1967-06-04
Major works
- Quant au riche avenir (1985)novel
- Rosie Carpe (2001)novel
- Trois femmes puissantes (2009)novel
- Ladivine (2013)novel
- Papa doit manger (2003)play
Key milestones
- 2001Wins the Prix Femina for Rosie Carpe.
- 2009Wins the Prix Goncourt for Three Strong Women.
- 2020Awarded the Prix Marguerite Yourcenar for her entire body of work.
Themes
identityfamilysocial tensionsexilewomen's condition
Sources: id.loc.gov · thebookerprizes.com