Marilynne Robinson

Marilynne Robinson is an acclaimed American novelist and essayist known for her exploration of rural life and faith in her writing.

Her novels, including Housekeeping and Gilead, have earned her numerous prestigious awards, such as the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

Robinson's essays cover a wide range of topics, from religion and science to American politics and history.

She taught at the Iowa Writers' Workshop for 25 years before retiring in 2016.

Robinson's work is celebrated for its thoughtful examination of complex themes and its lyrical prose, earning her recognition as one of the most influential contemporary American writers.