Is Annie Proulx A-List?
No — Annie Proulx is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
First Novel Published
Proulx publishes her first novel, *Postcards*, at age 57.
*The Shipping News* Success
*The Shipping News* wins the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award, boosting her career.
*Close Range, Wyoming Stories*
*Close Range, Wyoming Stories* contains Brokeback Mountain.
*Brokeback Mountain* Film
The film adaptation of 'Brokeback Mountain' wins multiple Academy Awards, further increasing her recognition.
*Barkskins* Published
*Barkskins* is released to critical acclaim.
Continued Literary Career
Proulx continues to write and publish, solidifying her literary reputation.
Respected American Author
Proulx remains a respected American author known for her vivid prose and complex characters.
Last updated: February 25, 2026