Three Strong Women

Marie NDiaye was born on June 4, 1967 in Pithiviers, France. Her first novel, Quant au Riche Avenir, was published in 1985. Her novels and short stories include Autoportrait en vert, Mon couer a l'etroit, Trois femmes puissantes, and Ladivine. One of her plays, Papa Doit Manger, has been taken into the repertoire of the Comédie Française. She also writes children's novels, essays and screenplays. Her awards include The 2001 Prix Femina for Rosie Carpe, the 2009 Prix Goncourt for Three Strong Women, and the 2015 Nelly Sachs Prize.

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