'Tomb of Sand' nominated for International Bookers Prize

'Tomb of Sand' nominated for International Bookers Prize

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: April 09 2022

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  • Author Geetanjali Shree's novel 'Tomb of Sand' became the first Hindi language work of fiction to be shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.
  • Shree’s book 'Tomb of Sand' translated into English by Daisy Rockwell.
  • For the first time in 2022, the shortlisted authors and translators will each receive 2,500 pounds, an increase from 1,000 pounds in previous years'.
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