Arundhati Roy receives European Essay Prize

Arundhati Roy receives European Essay Prize

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Category : Awards Published on: June 22 2023

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  • Arundhati Roy received the 45th European Essay Prize for Lifetime Achievement and the award is presented by the Charles Whelan Foundation.
  • Arundhati Roy's book of essays, 'Azadi' (2021), especially the French translation, received acclaim.
  • 'Azaadi' explores the concept of freedom in an increasingly totalitarian world, with an emphasis on fiction and alternative imaginations.
  • Roy is known for his notable works, including the Booker Prize-winning novel The God of Small Things.
  • The award ceremony will be held on September 12 in Lausanne, Switzerland.
  • Past recipients of the European Essay Prize include Alexander Zinoviev, Amin Malouf and Siri Hustvedt.
  • European Essay Prize is the first literary award dedicated solely to the genre of the essay.
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