Richard Flanagan
AustralianLiterary FictionHistorical Fictionb. 1961
Richard Flanagan is an Australian novelist, screenwriter and historian from Tasmania. He gained international recognition for novels that blend literary fiction with historical themes, notable for their moral depth and vivid prose. His major works include Gould's Book of Fish, The Narrow Road to the Deep North (winner of the 2014 Man Booker Prize), and Death of a River Guide. Flanagan's writing often explores memory, war, colonialism and human cruelty alongside compassion and resilience.
Awards
['Man Booker Prize (2014)']
Notable Works
["Gould's Book of Fish", 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North', 'Death of a River Guide']
