Which French author was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2022 for her courage and clinical acuity in uncovering personal memory?
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The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Annie Ernaux.
French author Annie Ernaux was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2022. The Swedish Academy honored her "for the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements and collective restraints of personal memory." Ernaux is highly acclaimed for her biographical and autobiographical works, such as The Years (Les Années) and Happening (L'Événement). Her writing seamlessly blends personal experiences with sociological insights, fearlessly exploring themes of gender, class, and memory without sentimentality.