International Dublin Literary Award won by Akhil Sharma’s Family Life
Unexpected win for second novel which cost author years of hardship and emotional stress
Unexpected win for second novel which cost author years of hardship and emotional stress
High class shortlist of six shows strength of work published in English translation
‘Jenny Erpenbeck should become the prize’s first German winner with ‘The End of Days’’
Impressive show for German language writers with 11 titles among 160 nominated
The Brazilian writer Michael Laub’s story of three generations affected by the Holocaust is remarkable for its gifted writing and exceptional translation
Most readers of contemporary fiction would struggle to name 10 Brazilian authors. Novelist João Almino met a group of literature students at Trinity recently to tell us what we’re missing
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices