Penny Busetto

Penny Busetto
Born Durban, South Africa
Occupation Novelist
Genre Fiction
Notable works The Story of Anna P, as Told by Herself

Penny Busetto is a South African writer known for her 2014 novel The Story of Anna P, as Told by Herself. The Story of Anna P, as Told by Herself was awarded the 2013 European Union Literary Award[1] as well as the 2014 University of Johannesburg Debut Prize.[2]

Busetto was born in Durban, South Africa, and grew up in Cape Town.[1] She moved to Italy when she was 17, where she studied and married.[3] She moved back to Cape Town in 1996, where she lives with her son.[1] She is currently pursuing her doctorate in English and psychology, and has stated that the title character of her debut novel, Anna P, is somewhat inspired by Anna O, one of the first people to undergo psychoanalysis.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Announcing the Winner of the 2013 European Union Literary Award". Books LIVE. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
  2. ↑ Frenkel, Ronit; Mackenzie, Craig (June 26, 2015). "UJ Prize: Winners in newfound freedom". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Author's notes: Penny Busetto". Mail & Guardian. April 17, 2014. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
  4. ↑ Childes, Tarah. "10 Questions: Penny Busetto". Aerodrome. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
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