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Trevor Noah is a South African comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, and television host. He was the host of The Daily Show, an American satirical news program on Comedy Central, from 2015 to 2022. His memoir Born a Crime became a bestseller and won numerous awards.

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📋 Author Details

Years Active: 1984 - Present
Nationality: South African
Total Books: 2
First Published: 2016
Best-Selling Book: Born a Crime

📚 Notable Works

✍️ Writing Style & Analysis

Humorous memoir writing with sharp social and political observations

WRITING CHARACTERISTICS

Humorous

🎨 Themes & Literary Influences

Major Themes

Apartheid and racism Identity and belonging Comedy and social commentary South African culture Mixed-race identity Political satire

Literary Influences

🏆 Awards & Recognition

🏆 Thurber Prize for American Humor
🏆 NAACP Image Award

📖 Where to Start Reading

🟢 Beginner

Start with their most accessible work:

Born a Crime

🔵 Intermediate

Once you're familiar with their style:

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah

🟣 Advanced

For devoted fans:

It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime

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