Anita Brookner
English novelist and art historian
Born
July 16th, 1928
97 years ago
Died
March 10th, 2016
9 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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A prolific novelist and art historian, contributed significantly to literature and art criticism. Authored several novels, with notable works including 'Hotel du Lac', which won the Booker Prize in 1984. Wrote extensively on art history, analyzing the works of prominent artists and carrying out detailed critiques in various publications. Served as a professor of art history at the Courtauld Institute of Art, where teachings encompassed modern French art and its influences. The ability to intertwine personal experience with broader concepts in literature marked the writing style.
Won the Booker Prize for 'Hotel du Lac'
Authored over 20 novels
Served as art history professor at Courtauld Institute
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