Author: Sarah Hall

Books

The Electric Michelangelo 2004

Sarah Hall, an acclaimed British author, was born in 1974 in Carlisle, England, and raised in the rugged landscapes of Cumbria. She studied English and Art History at Aberystwyth University before pursuing an M.A. in Creative Writing at St. Andrews. Hall's potent narrative style and evocative prose have solidified her reputation in contemporary literature. Her debut novel, "Haweswater," published in 2002, earned the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book, signaling the arrival of a formidable new talent. She followed this success with novels like "The Electric Michelangelo," which was shortlisted for the prestigious Man Booker Prize, and "The Wolf Border," hailed for its insightful exploration of personal freedom and human connection. Beyond novels, Hall is revered for her short fiction, with collections such as "The Beautiful Indifference" winning the Edge Hill Short Story Prize. Her work is marked by a deep engagement with themes of nature, identity, and the human condition, positioning Sarah Hall as a significant voice and a chronicler of modern life's complexities.