2020 International DUBLIN Literary Award Announced
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Monday 11th November; Eight novels from Ireland are
among 156 books nominated by libraries around
the world for the 2020 International DUBLIN Literary Award. With the winner
receiving €100,000, the Award is the world’s most valuable annual prize for a
single work of fiction published in English. Nominations include 50 novels in
translation with works nominated by libraries from 40 countries in Africa,
Europe, Asia, the US & Canada, South America and Australia & New
Zealand.
Organised by Dublin City
Council, the 2020 Award was launched today by Cllr. Mary
Fitzpatrick, representing Lord Mayor Paul McAuliffe, Patron of the Award. Cllr.
Fitzpatrick commended the Award for its promotion of excellence in world
literature and the opportunity it provides to promote Irish writing
internationally;
“I am very pleased that Dublin City Council continues to
support this significant international award. Dublin is a UNESCO City of
Literature and the Council is committed to further developing the City’s worldwide
reputation as a literary destination, a key part of our cultural tourism
offering.”
The Irish titles nominated for
the 2020 Award are:
A Ladder to the Sky by
John BoyneMilkman by Anna BurnsThe Woman in the Woods
by John ConnollyBegotten Not Made by
Cónal CreedonOrchid and the Wasp by Caoilinn
HughesSkin Deep by
Liz NugentTravelling in a Strange Land by David Park Normal People by
Sally Rooney
The International DUBLIN Literary Award is managed by
Dublin City Council’s library service. Mairead Owens, Dublin City Librarian,
announced that the 156 books eligible for the...