Author

Anita Brookner

Anita Brookner (1928–2016) was a British novelist and art historian, renowned for her Booker Prize-winning novel "Hotel du Lac" (1984). She was born in London to Polish-Jewish parents and educated at King's College London and the Courtauld Institute of Art, where she later became the first female Slade Professor of Fine Art. Brookner's deep understanding of art and her introspective writing style lend credibility to her exploration of solitude and emotional nuance. Other notable works include "The Debut" (1981) and "The Next Big Thing" (2002).