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Tim Winton

Writing

Born August 4, 1960 · Perth

Biography

Timothy John Winton AO (born 4 August 1960) is an Australian writer. He has written novels, children's, non-fiction, and short stories. In 1997, he was named a Living Treasure by the National Trust of Australia and has won the Miles Franklin Award four times. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tim Winton, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Awards & recognition

  • Officer of the Order of Australia · 2023
  • Miles Franklin Literary Award · 2010
  • Christina Stead PrizeFiction · 2005
  • Christina Stead PrizeFiction · 2002
  • Miles Franklin Literary Award · 2002
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  • Miles Franklin Literary Award · 1992
  • Banjo AwardFiction · 1991
  • Miles Franklin Literary Award · 1984
  • Australian National Living Treasure
  • The Australian/Vogel Literary Award
  • Booker Prize · 2002 · nominated
  • Booker Prize · 1995 · nominated

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