Ian McEwan is an acclaimed British novelist and screenwriter. He is best known for his works such as Atonement, Enduring Love, and Amsterdam, which have won numerous awards and been adapted into successful films. McEwan began writing at a young age and published his first collection of short stories, First Love, Last Rites, in 1975. He has since gone on to write numerous novels, short stories, and screenplays, and has been awarded the Booker Prize, the Somerset Maugham Award, and the Jerusalem Prize. McEwan is a master of the psychological thriller, and his works often explore themes of morality, love, and loss. His writing is acclaimed for its insight and wit, and he continues to be one of the most celebrated authors of our time.