Ian McEwan is a British novelist and screenwriter born on June 21, 1948, in Aldershot, England. He is renowned for his refined prose and psychological complexity in his works. He began his career with a collection of short stories and became known for his early novels like "The Cement Garden" and "The Comfort of Strangers." McEwan has won prestigious awards, including the Booker Prize for his novel "Amsterdam" in 1998. His novel "Atonement" is highly acclaimed and was adapted into an Oscar-winning film. Throughout his career, McEwan has explored themes of human nature, identity, and contemporary societal issues, producing over 20 novels and various other works. He is considered one of the greatest British writers since 1945 and has been honored with several accolades such as the Shakespeare Prize and a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire).

Additionally, his recent work includes a novel titled "What We Can Know," released in 2025, which imagines a future world affected by climate change and the search for a lost great poem from the past.