Laura van den Berg
Laura van den Berg is an American fiction writer known for her literary contributions that explore themes of identity, loss, and the human experience. Her unique narrative style combines elements of fiction with a deep understanding of psychological complexities, often incorporating speculative and autofictional elements. She is the author of several acclaimed short story collections and novels, including "The Third Hotel" and "I Hold a Wolf by the Ears." Her work has earned critical acclaim and has been featured in various literary journals and collections, establishing her as a prominent voice in contemporary literature.
Awards
['Guggenheim Fellowship', 'Strauss Living Award', 'Rosenthal Family Foundation Award', 'National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship', 'Bard Fiction Prize', 'MacDowell Colony Fellowship', 'Civitella Ranieri Foundation Fellowship', 'Pushcart Prize', 'O. Henry Award', "Jeannette Haien Ballard Writer's Prize", 'The Story Prize (longlist)', "Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award (shortlist)", 'Young Lions Fiction Award (finalist)']
Notable Works
['What the World Will Look Like When All the Water Leaves Us', 'The Isle of Youth', 'Find Me', 'The Third Hotel', 'I Hold a Wolf by the Ears', 'State of Paradise']
