Hilary Mantel, Author of Wolf Hall Trilogy, Dies at 70
Dame Hilary Mary Mantel DBE FRSL (6 July 1952 – 22 September 2022)
Acclaimed British Novelist Passes Away
Dame Hilary Mantel, renowned author of the best-selling Wolf Hall trilogy, has passed away at the age of 70, her publisher has confirmed.
Mantel, one of Britain's most celebrated novelists, was known for her evocative prose and masterful historical fiction. Her trilogy on the life of Thomas Cromwell, Minister to King Henry VIII, won her the prestigious Booker Prize twice, making her the first woman to achieve this feat.
Born in 1952, Mantel began writing in her late thirties. Her novels explored complex themes of power, ambition, and betrayal, often set in historical periods with meticulous research. She was also known for her bleakly comic style and her probing insights into human nature.
Mantel's passing is a significant loss to the literary world. Her work has captivated readers for decades and has left an enduring legacy in contemporary literature.
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