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Zadie Smith is a British novelist, essayist, and short-story writer. Her debut novel, White Teeth, won various literary awards and was included on numerous 'best of' lists. She has been featured in Granta's list of 20 best young authors and has won the Orange Prize for Fiction.

8
Books
50
Years Active
2
Awards
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Reading Time

๐Ÿ“‹ Author Details

Years Active: 1975 - Present
Nationality: British
Total Books: 8
First Published: 2000
Best-Selling Book: White Teeth

๐Ÿ“š Notable Works

โœ๏ธ Writing Style & Analysis

Witty, observational prose with multiple perspectives and cultural commentary

WRITING CHARACTERISTICS

๐ŸŽจ Themes & Literary Influences

Major Themes

Multiculturalism Identity and belonging Family dynamics Race and class Contemporary London Cultural hybridity

Literary Influences

๐Ÿ† Awards & Recognition

๐Ÿ† Orange Prize for Fiction
๐Ÿ† Whitbread Book Award

๐Ÿ“– Where to Start Reading

๐ŸŸข Beginner

Start with their most accessible work:

White Teeth

๐Ÿ”ต Intermediate

Once you're familiar with their style:

The Autograph Man

๐ŸŸฃ Advanced

For devoted fans:

On Beauty

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๐Ÿ”— External Resources

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