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Penny Busetto

South African Writer

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About Penny Busetto

Penny Busetto was a South African novelist.

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 and in 2016 was shortlisted for the Etisalat Prize for Literature.

Busetto was born in Durban, South Africa, and grew up in Cape Town. She moved to Italy when she was 17, where she studied and married. She moved back to Cape Town in 1996, where she lives with her son.

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Important facts

Born
Durban
Occupation
Nationality
Awards
European Union Literary Award; University of Johannesburg Prize

Frequently asked questions

Who was Penny Busetto?

South African Writer

When was Penny Busetto born?

Penny Busetto was born in Durban.

What was Penny Busetto's occupation?

Penny Busetto was a novelist.

What nationality was Penny Busetto?

Penny Busetto was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Penny Busetto

· Wikidata: Q20888463

· DBpedia: Penny Busetto

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