Claire Messud
Born in 1966
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Claire Messud is an acclaimed American novelist and creative writing professor.
Born in 1966 to a French father and Canadian mother, she spent her childhood in the United States, Australia, and Canada.
Messud's multicultural background often influences her writing, which explores themes of identity, displacement, and cultural differences.
She has authored several novels, including The Emperor's Children, The Woman Upstairs, and The Burning Girl.
Messud's work has received critical acclaim and numerous awards.
She currently teaches literature and creative writing at Harvard University and is married to literary critic James Wood.
