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About the Author
Born in Spain in 1963, Yann Martel is best known for Life of Pi (2001, Folio 2025), the Booker Prize-winning novel that blends adventure with philosophical musings on faith and survival. Raised in Canada, he studied philosophy before turning to writing, a path that took him from short stories to globally celebrated novels. Life of Pi — which follows a boy stranded at sea with a tiger — became a modern classic, adapted into an award-winning film. Martel’s later works, including Beatrice and Virgil (2010) and The High Mountains of Portugal (2016), continue his fascination with storytelling, morality and the human condition. His prose, often rich with allegory, challenges readers to find deeper meaning in the seemingly impossible.