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Awarding excellence in world literature

Since 1996, the Dublin Literary Award has honoured excellence in world literature. Presented annually, the Award is one of the most significant literature prizes in the world and unique in that the books are nominated by libraries from cities around the world. The award is worth €100,000 for a single work of international fiction written or a work of fiction translated into English.

ABOUT THE AWARD

FEATURES

Video June 2 2023

Highlights from the 2023 Dublin Literary Award Ceremony

Katja Oskamp and translator Jo Heinrich win the 2023 Dublin Literary Award for Marzahn, Mon Amour.
Video May 21 2023

Eva-Jane Gaffney performs an excerpt from Em

Eva-Jane Gaffney performs an excerpt from Em
Video May 21 2023

Ignacy Rybarczyk performs an excerpt from Love Novel

Ignacy Rybarczyk performs an excerpt from Love Novel
Video May 21 2023

Aenne Barr performs an excerpt from Marzahn, Mon Amour

Aenne Barr performs an excerpt from Marzahn, Mon Amour

BECOME A NOMINATING LIBRARY

The nomination process for the Award is unique as nominations are made by libraries in major cities throughout the world.

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