Lapid, Shulamit (1934–)

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Lapid, Shulamit (1934–)

Israeli novelist, playwright and short-story writer. Born 1934 in Tel Aviv, Israel; attended Hebrew University; children: 3.

Best known for novel Gai Oni (1982), also wrote Ka 'Cheres Ha 'Nishbar (1984), Iton Mekomi (1989), Akavishim Smechim (1990), Mif'al Hayav (1992), Etzel Babou (1998) and Ha-Safsal (2000); served as chair of Hebrew Writers' Association. Awards include Newman Prize.

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