Largest Literary Prize Won by Irish Writer
Speaking of Irish writers, in its 11th year, the largest and most international literary award, the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award of 2006, goes to an Irish writer for the first time. Colm Toibin has won the €100,000 prize for his novel The Master.
The Master was chosen from 10 shortlisted titles which included three Irish authors and were selected from 132 novels, nominated by 180 libraries from 43 countries and from 124 cities; 32 titles were in translation, covering 15 non-English languages.
Asked how he planned to celebrate his success, Toibin said:
Well, I have to stay sober all day because there’s a dinner this evening … so I’ll start drinking about 11 o’clock tonight and I don’t know when I’ll stop.
But Colm, it’s a school night.
See also:
• Frank Delaney’s Simple Courage
• Unique Irish Distinction
• If 9 Irish Wishes Came True
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