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Timothy John Winton AO (born 4 August 1960) is an Australian writer. He has written novels, children's books, non-fiction books, and short stories. In 1997, he was named a Living Treasure by the National Trust of Australia, and has won the Miles Franklin Award four times.
Jun 19, 2024 · Tim Winton, Australian author of both adult and children’s novels that evoke both the experience of life in and the landscape of his native country. His notable books included An Open Swimmer, Cloudstreet, The Riders, Dirt Music, and Breath. Learn more about Winton’s life and career.
Aug 7, 2022 · Whether it's the majesty of the ocean in Breath, or sparse salt lakes of The Shepherd's Hut, Tim Winton is recognised as one of the most lyrical observers of the Western Australian landscape.
Tim Winton has 86 books on Goodreads with 212390 ratings. Tim Winton’s most popular book is Cloudstreet.
Literature & Fiction, Short Stories. edit data. Tim Winton was born in Perth, Western Australia, but moved at a young age to the small country town of Albany. While a student at Curtin University of Technology, Winton wrote his first novel, An Open Swimmer.
Tim Winton is the author of 30 books. His work has been widely translated and adapted for film, television, stage and radio. He lives in Western Australia.
Tim Winton began his first novel, An Open Swimmer (1982), at the age of 19, while on a Creative Writing course at Curtin University, Perth. It won the Australian/Vogel National Literary Award, and he has since made his living as a full-time writer.
