Annie Proulx (born in 1935) is an American author known for her darkly comic and often sad fiction, which features memorable characters and unconventional families. Her work often explores disintegrating families with strong ties to the land, incorporating regional speech, striking language, and unexpected plot twists, informed by her extensive travels and research.
Proulx’s notable works include the novel The Shipping News, which won a Pulitzer Prize and a National Book Award, and the short story “Brokeback Mountain” (1997), which was adapted into an Academy Award-winning film.