Adib Khan (20 works by)
Born: Established: 29 Jan 1949 Dhaka
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Bangladesh
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South Asia South and East Asia Asia ;
Gender: Male
Arrived in Australia: 1973
Heritage: Bangladeshi

BiographyHistory

Adib Khan lived in Bangladesh until 1973, when he came to Australia. He completed a Masters degree in English Literature at Monash University. He has lived in Melbourne and has taught English and History in Ballarat.

Notes

  • Author writes in these languages: ENGLISH, BANGLA, URDU

Awards for Works

Homecoming , 2003 novel single work
2004 shortlisted International Awards — Commonwealth Writers Prize — South East Asia and South Pacific Region — Best Book
Solitude of Illusions , 1996 novel single work
1997 winner Tilly Aston Award for Braille Book of the Year
1997 shortlisted New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards — Ethnic Affairs Commission Award
shortlisted New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards — Christina Stead Prize for Fiction
Seasonal Adjustments , 1994 novel single work
1995 winner International Awards — Commonwealth Writers Prize — South-East Asia and South Pacific Region — Best First Book Award
1994 winner New South Wales State Literary Awards — Christina Stead Prize for Fiction
1994 winner New South Wales State Literary Awards — Book of the Year
1994 shortlisted The Age Book of the Year Award
shortlisted Benalla Award for Audio Book of the Year
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