Date of Birth: September 30, 1985
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Téa Obreht is a renowned Serbian-American novelist, best known for her debut novel “The Tiger’s Wife,” which won the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2011. Born as Tea Bajraktarević in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, she emigrated with her family to the United States in 1997 due to the Yugoslav Wars. Obreht attended the University of Southern California, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing, and later received her Master of Fine Arts from Cornell University. Her works are known for their rich narrative style and incorporation of folklore and mythology, drawing heavily from her own cultural heritage. She has also contributed to various prestigious publications such as The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and Harper’s Magazine.
5 Interesting Facts about Tea Obreht
1. Téa Obreht was the youngest author to win the Orange Prize for Fiction, receiving the award at age 25.
2. “The Tiger’s Wife” was a New York Times bestseller and was translated into over 30 languages.
3. She was named one of the National Book Foundation’s “5 Under 35” in 2010.
4. Obreht’s second novel, “Inland,” was published in 2019 and received critical acclaim for its innovative narrative and complex characters.
5. She has lived in various countries, including Cyprus and Egypt, before settling in the United States.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tea Obreht
1. “We are all entitled to our superstitions.”
2. “The story of where we come from is always a form of fiction.”
3. “When you are a child, to be loved is to be safe.”
4. “In the end, all myths are stories, even if they are true.”
5. “Memory is the scribe of the soul.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
As of the latest available estimates, Téa Obreht’s highest net worth is approximately $1 million.
Children
As of the latest information, Téa Obreht does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Téa Obreht’s profile on The New Yorker](https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/tea-obreht
4. [Téa Obreht on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3041446.T_a_Obreht
5. [Téa Obreht’s Twitter](https://twitter.com/tea_obreht
