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Ann Beattie

Born September 8, 1947 (age 79). From Washington, D.C., United States. Novelist / professor / short story writer.

American novelist

  • novelist
  • professor
  • short story writer

Ann Beattie is a novelist, professor and short story writer, born on September 8, 1947 in Washington, D.C., United States. That puts Ann Beattie at 79 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Jackson-Reed High School and American University. Recorded honors include Guggenheim Fellowship (1977), PEN/Malamud Award (2000), Rea Award for the Short Story (2005) and 1 more. Notable works include Chilly Scenes of Winter.

My Take

Ann Beattie is, to me, one of those quietly formidable writers whose power sneaks up on you. A novelist and a master of the short story, she has gathered a Guggenheim, the PEN/Malamud Award, the Rea Award, and a fellowship in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences without ever seeming to chase the spotlight. Just the title Chilly Scenes of Winter conjures the cold air and human solitude I suspect she spends her pages mapping. I admire writers who whisper rather than shout yet leave a permanent mark, and that she also taught the next generation only deepens my respect for her.

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1. Profile

Name (English)
Ann Beattie
Name (Japanese)
アン・ビーティ
Reading
あん・びーてぃ
Born
September 8, 1947 (age 79)
Origin
Washington, D.C., United States
Occupation
novelist / professor / short story writer / writer
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Virgo / Boar

2. Background

High school
Jackson-Reed High School
University
American University

Awards & achievements

  • 1977 Guggenheim Fellowship
  • 2000 PEN/Malamud Award
  • 2005 Rea Award for the Short Story
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

3. Works & records

Filmography / notable works

CategoryTitle
Notable workChilly Scenes of Winter

5. About this entry

Tags

  • novelist
  • professor
  • short story writer
Last updated

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.

Frequently asked questions

When was Ann Beattie born?

Born September 8, 1947 (age 79).

Where is Ann Beattie from?

Ann Beattie is from Washington, D.C., United States.

What does Ann Beattie do?

Ann Beattie works as novelist, professor, short story writer, writer.

What is Ann Beattie known for?

Notable works include Chilly Scenes of Winter.

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