'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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'Tomb of Sand' nominated for International Bookers Prize