Friday, November 11, 2011

Caldwell wins Dylan Thomas Prize

Belfast-born author Lucy Caldwell has won the £30,000 University of Wales Dylan Thomas Prize, beating Orange Prize-winner Téa Obreht.
Caldwell's novel The Meeting Point (Faber) won over Obreht's The Tiger's Wife, as well as titles from Annabel Pitcher, Jacob McArthur Mooney and Benjamin Hale.
It is the fourth year of the prize which was founded in 2006 to encourage creative talent in writers under the age of 30. Caldwell was announced the winner at a ceremony last night (9th November), attended by Dylan Thomas' granddaughter Hannah Ellis.
Peter Stead, founder of the Dylan Thomas Prize, described the novel as "a lyrical modern day parable". He said: "We have no doubt that this is yet another significant step in what will undoubtedly be a striking career."
Marc Clement, president of the University of Wales, said: "On behalf of the University of Wales, I would like to offer my wholehearted congratulations to Lucy Caldwell on this remarkable achievement.
"I hope that winning the £30,000 prize will allow her to develop her immense talent without the financial pressures faced by so many of today's young writers."

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