Louis de Bernières
Louis de Bernières is a British novelist, best known for his 1994 historical novel 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin'. Born in London in 1954, he spent time in the Middle East and Surrey before briefly joining the army. He later worked as a landscape gardener, mechanic, and teacher, including a period teaching English in Colombia, which heavily influenced his early 'Latin American trilogy'. His work is noted for its blend of humor, tragedy, and historical scope, often incorporating elements of magical realism.
Awards
["Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book (1995)", 'Lannan Literary Award (1995)', 'Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature (2006)']
Notable Works
["Captain Corelli's Mandolin", 'Birds Without Wings', "The War of Don Emmanuel's Nether Parts", 'Red Dog', 'The Dust That Falls from Dreams']
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