Forward Prize Shortlists Announced
The shortlists for this year's Forward Prizes for Poetry have been announced. Inaugurated in 1991, they are among the UK's most significant poetry awards, and the only ones to honour both established poets and newcomers. More...
Friday, 24 July, 2009
Frank McCourt dies at 78
Best-selling Irish-American writer Frank McCourt has died in New York at the age of 78. He had developed meningitis after being treated for malignant melanoma. More...
Monday, 20 July, 2009
Winners of the European Union Prize for Literature Announced
The winners of the inaugural European Union Prize for Literature were announced by the European Commission on Thursday. The twelve, who will each receive a €5,000 lump sum, were chosen by national juries in their respective countries and will be... More...
Monday, 20 July, 2009
