Is Nadine Gordimer A-List?
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No — Nadine Gordimer is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1991
Nobel Prize in Literature
Lost A-list status in 2000
Dropped to B tier — Continued Literary Output
Ranking Timeline
1950C$0.01M
Early Writing Career Begins
Starts her writing career, exploring themes of apartheid.
1974B▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Books Banned in South Africa
Her criticism of apartheid leads to some of her books being banned.
1991A▲$2M+$1.9M
Nobel Prize in Literature
Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature, solidifying her legacy.
2000B▼$4M+$2M
Continued Literary Output
Continues to write prolifically, challenging the status quo.
2014B$5M+$1M
Death and Legacy
Passes away, leaving behind a legacy as a powerful advocate for social justice.
Last updated: February 23, 2026