 The Unstoppable Force Behind the International Booker Prize 2024

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Introduction

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Who is Jenny Erpenbeck?

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Her Literary Journey

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The Book That Won It All

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The Prestigious Prize

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The Masterful Translator

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Rave Reviews from Judges

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Global Impact

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What's Next for Erpenbeck?

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