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The Elegance of the Hedgehog
International Dublin · 2010 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Dublin Literary Award | 2010 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Muriel Barbery's novel, translated from French by Alison Anderson, is set in a Parisian apartment building where a self-educated concierge and a precocious twelve-year-old girl develop an unlikely bond over philosophy and art. A bestseller in France and internationally, shortlisted for the Dublin Literary Award.
About the Author
Muriel BarberyFrench
Muriel Barbery (born 1969) is a French novelist and former philosophy teacher, best known for her 2006 bestseller The Elegance of the Hedgehog, which sold over a million copies, topped French charts for 30 weeks, won the Prix des Libraires and other awards, and was adapted into the 2009 film Le Hérisson. Born in Casablanca, Morocco, she moved to France as an infant, studied philosophy at the École Normale Supérieure, and has authored other acclaimed novels like Gourmet Rhapsody (2000) and One Hour of Fervor (2022), the latter longlisted for the 2025 International Dublin Literary Award. The Elegance of the Hedgehog
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