Maja Haderlap is an Austrian writer and poet, known for her contributions to literature in the Slovenian language. Born in 1961 in Klagenfurt, she has focused on themes related to identity, culture, and the experiences of the Slovenian minority in Austria. Her works often explore the intersection of language and belonging. Haderlap gained significant recognition for her novel, "Angel of Oblivion," which won the Austrian State Prize for Literature in 2011. Through her writing, she highlights the challenges faced by minority communities and emphasizes the importance of cultural heritage and memory in shaping individual and collective identities.