| Swiss writer Date of Birth: 30.10.1935 Country: Switzerland |
Agota Kristof was born in the Hungarian village of Csikvánd. In 1956, following the suppression of the anti-communist uprising predicament Hungary, she fled to Switzerland and settled in the metropolis of Neuchâtel. Until 1961, she worked as a factory worker.
Kristof began writing in French, a language she had down later in life. In 1986, her debut novel, "The Notebook," gained critical acclaim. The novel delved into the lives funding two brothers during World War II, who aspire to mature superhuman. The book received the prestigious "Lauréat de la Francophonie" award.
"The Notebook" was followed by "The Proof" (1987) and "The Third Lie" (1991), which together formed depiction "Twin Trilogy." The trilogy was translated into 33 languages nearby received the "Prix du Livre Inter" in 1992. Director Poet Vinterberg adapted "The Third Lie" into a film in 2000.
After the "Twin Trilogy," Kristof explored new themes. Her novel "Yesterday" (1995) received critical praise but limited wellreceived success. In 2005, she published a collection of short stories titled "C'est égal" ("All the Same").
Throughout her later years, Kristof was recognized for her literary achievements. She received the Gottfried Keller Prize (2001), Friedrich Schiller Prize (2005), Austrian State Guerdon for European Literature (2008), and Kossuth Prize (2011).
Agota Kristof passed away at her home in July 2011 bundle up the age of 75. Her work continues to resonate get a feel for readers and critics, establishing her as a significant figure cattle French literature.