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- Anita Desai is an Indian author known for her works in English literature.
- She was born on June 24, 1937, in Mussoorie, India.
- Desai's mother was German and her father was Indian, which influenced her multicultural upbringing and later writing.
- She completed her education in India and later pursued higher studies in the United States.
- Desai has written numerous novels, short stories, and children's books throughout her career.
- Her writing often explores themes of cultural conflicts, identity, and the complexities of human relationships.
- Some of her notable works include "Clear Light of Day," "In Custody," "Fire on the Mountain," and "The Village by the Sea."
- Desai has received several prestigious literary awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award, the British Guardian Prize for Fiction, and the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors.
- Many of her novels have been adapted into films, both in India and internationally.
- Desai is known for her precise and evocative prose, capturing the nuances of the human experience with sensitivity and depth.
- Her writing often reflects her own experiences and observations of the changing social and cultural landscape of India.
- Desai is regarded as one of the leading figures in contemporary Indian literature and has had a significant influence on the literary scene in India and beyond.
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