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Donna Tartt is an American novelist and essayist, renowned for her novels “The Secret History” (1992), “The Little Friend” (2002), and “The Goldfinch” (2013), the latter of which was adapted into a 2019 film. She has been recognized for her contributions to literature, including being listed in Time magazine’s 2014 “100 Most Influential People.”

Tartt’s literary career began with the publication of “The Secret History,” a novel derived from her time at Bennington College. The book became a critical and financial success, establishing Tartt as a significant figure in contemporary literature. Her second novel, “The Little Friend,” first published in Dutch, continued her exploration of complex themes and characters. “The Goldfinch,” her third novel, stirred debate among reviewers regarding its classification as a literary novel, partly due to its best-selling status. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2014 and was adapted into a film, though Tartt parted ways with her long-standing agent over disagreements related to the film adaptation.

Throughout her career, Tartt has collaborated with various individuals in the literary world. Her agent, Amanda Urban, played a crucial role in the publication and success of “The Secret History.” Tartt’s work has been influenced by her interactions with fellow writers at Bennington College, such as Bret Easton Ellis and Jonathan Lethem.

Tartt’s work has been recognized with several prestigious awards and distinctions. She won the WH Smith Literary Award in 2003 for “The Little Friend” and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2014 for “The Goldfinch.” Additionally, she received the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction in 2014 for “The Goldfinch.”