Hannah Kent
Hannah Kent is an Australian author known for her historical fiction novels, including 'Burial Rites,' 'The Good People,' and 'Devotion.' Her work often explores themes of societal constraints on women and historical social positioning. She also co-founded the literary journal 'Kill Your Darlings' and has written for various publications. Kent has also penned screenplays and a memoir.
Awards
['FAW Christina Stead Award 2013', "ABA Nielsen Bookdata Bookseller's Choice Award 2014", "Booktopia People's Choice Award 2014", 'ABIA Literary Fiction Book of the Year 2014', 'Davitt Awards Best Debut Novel 2014', "Davitt Awards Reader's Choice 2014", 'Indie Books Award for Debut Fiction of the Year 2014', 'Sydney Morning Herald Best Young Australian Novelist 2014', "Victorian Premier's Literary Awards People's Choice Award 2014", 'Prix Critiqueslibres Decouvrir Étranger 2017', "Booktopia's Favourite Australian Book Award 2021", 'ABIA Audiobook of the Year 2022', 'Indie Book Awards for Non-Fiction 2026']
Notable Works
['Burial Rites', 'The Good People', 'Devotion', 'Always Home, Always Homesick']
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