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Sergio Ramirez wins 2017 Cervantes Prize
Sergio Ramirez Mercado, the Nicaraguan author and former politician, has won the 2017 Cervantes Prize, the Spanish-speaking world’s highest literary honor. He has written more than 20 novels,...Chinua Achebe
Chinua Achebe (1930–2013) was a Nigerian novelist, poet, essayist, and critic, widely regarded as the father of modern African literature. Through his pioneering works, he gave voice to...Kunwar Narayan
Kunwar Narayan (1927–2017) was an eminent Indian poet, critic, translator, and thinker who made remarkable contributions to modern Hindi literature. Known for his philosophical depth, literary versatility, and...Krishna Sobti chosen for 53rd Jnanpith Award 2017
Krishna Sobti (92), the renowned Hindi Litterateur, has been chosen for the 53rd Jnanpith Award for the year 2017 for her path-breaking contribution to Indian literature. She is...K Satchidanandan selected for Kerala’s top literary award “Ezhuthachan Puraskaram-2017”
K Satchidanandan, noted Malayalam Poet and literary critic, has been selected for the prestigious 2017 Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the highest literary award of the Government of Kerala, him for...Abdul Qavi Desnavi
Abdul Qavi Desnavi (1930–2011) was a renowned Indian Urdu author, critic, bibliographer, and scholar, celebrated for his extensive contributions to Urdu literature and literary criticism. His work encompassed...Punathil Kunjabdulla
Punathil Kunjabdulla (3 April 1940 – 27 October 2017) was an eminent Indian writer and physician from Kerala, celebrated for his contributions to modern Malayalam literature. Known for...George Saunders wins 2017 Man Booker Prize
US author George Saunders has won the 2017 Man Booker Prize for his first full-length novel “Lincoln in the Bardo” and became only the 2nd American writer to...Gauri Lankesh become first person from India to win Anna Politkovskaya Award
Kannada journalist Gauri Lankesh, who was shot dead in Bengaluru on September 5, 2017, has been awarded a prestigious global Anna Politkovskaya Award, which is given in the...Kazuo Ishiguro
Kazuo Ishiguro (born 8 November 1954) is a British novelist, screenwriter, and short-story writer of Japanese origin, widely regarded as one of the most accomplished literary figures of...Lillian Ross
Lillian Ross (8 June 1918 – 20 September 2017) was an American journalist and author best known for her pioneering work in literary journalism. Over a career spanning...
