Author

Marilynne Robinson

1943

Marilynne Robinson is an acclaimed American author born on November 26, 1943, in Sandpoint, Idaho. She is renowned for her novel "Gilead," which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2005. Robinson's credibility stems from her deep exploration of theological and philosophical themes, often reflecting her Calvinist beliefs. She holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Washington. Other notable works include "Housekeeping" (1980), which received the PEN/Hemingway Award, and "Home" (2008), a companion to "Gilead."