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Indian-American Author Jhumpa Lahiri In Booker Shortlist For 'The Lowland'
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 18:38 IST
Like Crace, Colm Toibin is also a previous nominee and is heading the list with 'The Testament Of Mary' - about the mother of Jesus grieving angrily years after her son's crucifixion.
If it wins, it will be the shortest novel to win the Booker with just 104 pages.
Eleanor Catton, 28, is the youngest to make the cut with her book 'The Luminaries', while Ruth Ozeki with 'A Tale For The Time Being' and NoViolet Bulawayo 'We Need New Names' complete this year's selection.
Robert Macfarlane, chair of the judges, said the shortlist was "instantly striking because of its global range".
"It shows the English language novel to be a form of world literature," he said.
"We looked for books that sought to extend the power and possibility of the form. This is in keeping with the history of the novel. We wanted novel novels," he added.
Each of the six shortlisted writers will receive 2,500 pounds and a hand-bound edition of their book.
This year marks the 45th year of the prize, which will be announced on October 15 at an awards ceremony at London's Guildhall.
Source: PTI
If it wins, it will be the shortest novel to win the Booker with just 104 pages.
Eleanor Catton, 28, is the youngest to make the cut with her book 'The Luminaries', while Ruth Ozeki with 'A Tale For The Time Being' and NoViolet Bulawayo 'We Need New Names' complete this year's selection.
Robert Macfarlane, chair of the judges, said the shortlist was "instantly striking because of its global range".
"It shows the English language novel to be a form of world literature," he said.
"We looked for books that sought to extend the power and possibility of the form. This is in keeping with the history of the novel. We wanted novel novels," he added.
Each of the six shortlisted writers will receive 2,500 pounds and a hand-bound edition of their book.
This year marks the 45th year of the prize, which will be announced on October 15 at an awards ceremony at London's Guildhall.
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Source: PTI
