Michelle de Kretser

Michelle de Kretser is an Honorary Associate in the Discipline of English and Writing at The University of Sydney. She holds a BA (Hons) from the University of Melbourne and an MA (UP3). Known for her acclaimed novels, she has won the Miles Franklin Award twice (for *Questions of Travel* and *The Life to Come*) and been shortlisted for numerous awards, including the Man Booker Prize. Her work explores themes of cultural identity, migration, and moral complexity through richly layered narratives.

Her research interests span postcolonial literature, creative writing, and the intersection of personal and cultural memory. Notable publications include *Scary Monsters* (2021), *The Lost Dog* (2008), and essays on authors like Shirley Hazzard. She co-founded the postgraduate journal *Antithesis*.

• Education: BA (Hons), University of Melbourne; MA (UP3)
• Affiliations: University of Sydney (Discipline of English and Writing)

Her awards reflect her contributions to Australian and global literature, including the Commonwealth Prize, the Prime Minister’s Literary Award, and the ALS Gold Medal. She has been widely interviewed, including in *The Sydney Morning Herald*, discussing her creative process and fear of artistic stagnation.