Marilynne Robinson
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Summary
Marilynne Robinson was born on November 26, 1943[1], in Sandpoint[2]. She has worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], essayist[5], and science fiction writer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,806 views/month, #6,838 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Field of work: essay[9]
- Employer: University of Massachusetts Amherst[10], University of Kent[11], University of Iowa[12]
- Educated at: Brown University[13], University of Washington[14], University of Massachusetts Amherst[15], University of Iowa[16], Pembroke College in Brown University[17]
- Notable work: Housekeeping[18], Gilead[19], Home[20], Lila[21]
- Award received: Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award[22], National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction[23], Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[24], National Humanities Medal[25], PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay[26], Grawemeyer Awards[27], Heartland Prize[28], Women's Prize for Fiction[29], Mondello Prize[30]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[31], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[32], Phi Beta Kappa Society[33]
- Religion or worldview: Congregational churches[34]
- Sex or gender: female[35]
- Commons category: Marilynne Robinson[36]
- Archives at: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[37]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[38]
- Family name: Robinson[39]
- Given name: Marilynne[40]
- Nominated for: Booker Prize[41], National Book Award[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
- Birth name: Marilynne Summers[44]
- Name in native language: Marilynne Robinson[45]
Why It Matters
Marilynne Robinson has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] She is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
Works attributed to her include Gilead[48], a literary work[49] and Home[50], a literary work[51].
FAQs
Where was Marilynne Robinson born?
Marilynne Robinson's place of birth was Sandpoint[2].
What did Marilynne Robinson do for work?
Marilynne Robinson worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], essayist[5], and science fiction writer[6].
Where did Marilynne Robinson go to school?
Marilynne Robinson was educated at Brown University[13], University of Washington[14], University of Massachusetts Amherst[15], and University of Iowa[16].
What awards did Marilynne Robinson receive?
Honors received include Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award[22], National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction[23], Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[24], and National Humanities Medal[25].