Is Marilynne Robinson A-List?
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No — Marilynne Robinson is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1980C$0.1M
'Housekeeping' Debut
Publishes first novel; achieves recognition.
2004B▲$1M+$0.9M
'Gilead' Pulitzer Prize
Wins Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
2008B$1.5M+$0.5M
'Home' Publication
Continues 'Gilead' series; receives acclaim.
2014B$2M+$0.5M
National Humanities Medal
Awarded for contribution to humanities.
2016B$2.5M+$0.5M
'The Givenness of Things'
Publishes collections of essays.
2020B$3M+$0.5M
Continued Literary Influence
Remains influential voice in contemporary lit.
2026B$3M
Acclaimed Novelist and Essayist
Known for faith, family, humanity exploration.
Last updated: February 23, 2026