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Abdulrazak Gurnah

Abdulrazak Gurnah

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Birthday
December 20, 1948
Age
77
Height
0'0" (0 cm)
Net Worth
$1M
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About

Abdulrazak Gurnah is a Tanzanian novelist and academic of Yemeni origin, known for his insightful exploration of colonialism, displacement, and identity. Born in Zanzibar, he moved to the United Kingdom in the 1960s as a refugee during the Zanzibar Revolution. His novels, including *Paradise*, *By the Sea*, and *Desertion*, have garnered critical acclaim and recognition. Gurnah's work sheds light on the experiences of refugees and the complexities of post-colonial societies.

Career Timeline

1994C$0.01M

Paradise Published

Published *Paradise*, shortlisted for Booker Prize.

2001C$0.05M+$0.04M

By the Sea Published

Published *By the Sea*, more recognition.

2005C$0.1M+$0.05M

Desertion

Published *Desertion*.

2021B$0.8M+$0.7000000000000001M

Nobel Prize Winner

Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature; global recognition.

2026B$1M+$0.19999999999999996M

Influential Literary Voice

Remains an influential voice in literature.

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