Lee Mirinae
Lee Mirinae | |
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Lee Mirinae in 2023 | |
| Born | Seoul, South Korea |
| Occupation | novelist |
| Genre | Literary fiction |
| Notable works | 8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster (2023) |
| Notable awards | William Saroyan International Prize for Writing |
| Website | |
| mirinaelee.com | |
Lee Mirinae (Korean: 이미리내) is a South Korean writer from Seoul. She is known for her debut novel 8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster. It is the first novel by a Korean author to win the William Saroyan International Prize for Writing in fiction[1], and the first novel by a Korean author to be longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction.[2]
Writing
Lee is the author of 8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster, published in 2023 by HarperCollins. The book is inspired by her great-aunt, one of the oldest women to have escaped alone from North Korea. It was originally written in English and has been published in more than 10 different countries.[3]
Awards and honors
| Title | Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster | 2024 | William Saroyan International Prize for Writing | Won | [4] |
| Women's Prize for Fiction | Longlisted | [5] | ||
| Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize | Longlisted | [6] | ||
| 2025 | Prix du roman Fnac | Longlisted | [7] |
Personal Life
Lee lives in Hong Kong with her family.[8]
References
- ^ "Korean author wins William Saroyan International Prize for writing - The Korea Times". www.koreatimes.co.kr. 2024-08-24. Retrieved 2025-11-23.
- ^ "Mirinae Lee longlisted for Women's Prize for Fiction - The Korea Times". www.koreatimes.co.kr. 2024-03-10. Retrieved 2025-11-23.
- ^ "Interview with novelist Lee Mirinae". 동아일보. Retrieved 2025-11-23.
- ^ "Mirinae Lee and Fae Myenne Ng awarded the 2024 William Saroyan International Prize for Writing | University Libraries". Libraries. 2024-08-22. Retrieved 2025-11-23.
- ^ "Mirinae Lee longlisted for Women's Prize for Fiction - The Korea Times". www.koreatimes.co.kr. 2024-03-10. Retrieved 2025-11-23.
- ^ Digital, Make (2025-11-23). "PRESS: Longlist Revealed - 2024 Best…". Wilbur & Niso Smith Foundation. Retrieved 2025-11-23.
- ^ "Les 8 vies d'une mangeuse de terre - Lou Gonse, Mirinae Lee". ActuaLitté.com (in French). Retrieved 2025-11-23.
- ^ "Her main character is lover, terrorist and spy. And based on a great-aunt". South China Morning Post. 2023-11-27. Retrieved 2025-11-23.