Elizabeth Tan (author)

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Elizabeth Tan
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Born1988
Perth, Australia
Alma mater Curtin University
Literary movement
Notable works
  • Smart Ovens for Lonely People (2020)
Notable awardsReadings Prize for New Australian Fiction
(2020)

Elizabeth Tan (born 1988) is an Australian novelist and short story writer whose short story collection Smart Ovens for Lonely People, published in 2020, was longlisted for the 2021 Stella Prize. [1] Her style is characterised by elements of postmodernism and magic realism, blending experimental structure and voice with fantastical elements. Her narratives critically engage with contemporary societal issues such as feminism and consumerism while incorporating frequent references to Australian popular culture. [2]

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Early life and education

Tan was born in Perth, Australia in 1988 to Singaporean parents. [3] After high school, she completed a degree in creative writing. In 2017, she was awarded a Ph.D. in creative writing by Curtin University, where she also tutored as a sessional academic until 2021. [4] [5]

Works

Awards

Smart Ovens for Lonely People (2020)

Shirt Dresses that Look a Little Too Much like Shirts so that It Looks like You Forgot to Put on Pants (Love Will Save the Day)

Rubik (2017)

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References

  1. ↑ "Elizabeth Tan:::100053". Brio Books. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
  2. 1 2 "Stella is delighted to announce that Elizabeth Tan's 'Smart Ovens for Lonely People' has been longlisted for the 2021 Stella Prize". Stella. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
  3. 1 2 3 Austlit. "Elizabeth Tan | AustLit: Discover Australian Stories". www.austlit.edu.au. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
  4. ↑ Monthly Author Talk: Elizabeth Tan , retrieved 2023-04-14
  5. ↑ "News - Australian Society of Authors (ASA)". www.asauthors.org. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
  6. ↑ "The Barbara Jefferis Award - Australian Society of Authors (ASA)". www.asauthors.org. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
  7. ↑ "Victorian Premier's Literary Awards 2021". The Wheeler Centre. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
  8. ↑ "2021 Queensland Literary Awards Winners and Finalists". State Library Of Queensland. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
  9. ↑ "Colin Roderick Award 2021 longlist". Pan Macmillan Australia. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
  10. ↑ "Elizabeth Tan · Stella". Stella. 10 February 2021. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
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