Susanna Clarke
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Summary
Susanna Clarke was born on November 1, 1959[1], in Nottingham[2]. She has worked as a novelist[3], writer[4], science fiction writer[5], editor[6], and language teacher[7]. She ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,244 views/month, #6,442 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: November 16, 1959[9]
- Spouse: Colin Greenland[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Occupation: English teacher[12], literary editor[13], author[14]
- Field of work: prose[15], literary activity[16], publishing house[17]
- Educated at: St Hilda's College[18]
- Notable work: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell[19]
- Award received: Hugo Award for Best Novel[20], Locus Award for Best First Novel[21], World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[22], Mythopoeic Awards[23], The British Book Awards[24], Women's Prize for Fiction[25], Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature[26]
- Sex or gender: female[27]
- Genre: speculative fiction[28]
- Commons category: Susanna Clarke[29]
- Family name: Clarke[30]
- Given name: Susanna[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Susanna Clarke[32]
- Commons gallery: Susanna Clarke[33]
- Nominated for: Booker Prize[34], Hugo Award for Best Novel[35], Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[36], Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign-Language Short Story[37], Nebula Award for Best Novel[38], BSFA Award for Best Novel[39], August Derleth Award[40], World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[41], World Fantasy Award for Best Novella[42], World Fantasy Award for Best Collection[43], Locus Award for Best Short Story[44], Locus Award for Best Collection[45], Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature[46], Q139973536[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[48]
- Name in native language: Susanna Clarke[49]
Why It Matters
Susanna Clarke has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] She is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
Works attributed to her include Piranesi[52], a literary work[53] and Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell[54], a literary work[55], founded in 1993[56].
FAQs
Where was Susanna Clarke born?
Susanna Clarke's place of birth was Nottingham[2].
Who was Susanna Clarke married to?
Susanna Clarke's spouses include Colin Greenland[10].
What did Susanna Clarke do for work?
Susanna Clarke worked as a novelist[3], writer[4], science fiction writer[5], editor[6], and language teacher[7].
Where did Susanna Clarke go to school?
Susanna Clarke was educated at St Hilda's College[18].
What awards did Susanna Clarke receive?
Honors received include Hugo Award for Best Novel[20], Locus Award for Best First Novel[21], World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[22], and Mythopoeic Awards[23].