Happy birthday! Annie Ernaux turns 85 today

Nobel Prize in Literature 2022 Annie Ernaux is celebrating her 85th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed authors of her generation.

Popular author-Nobel laureate Annie Ernaux has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 85th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Ernaux, a cultural icon

Born Annie Duchesne in Lillebonne on September 1, 1940, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Ernaux's not just a great author, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Annie hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Annie Ernaux as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 85.

Happy Birthday, Annie, you're the best!

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