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AndrewT

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Nobel Prize for Literature

« on: October 03, 2011, 02:49:02 PM »

Yes this is posted on the right board.

This is announced on Thursday and Ladbrokes are running a book.

There hasn't been an Arabic winner since 1988 and the favourite at 4/1 is a Syrian poet called Adonis - the thinking being it would be seen as an indictment of the oppression currently happening in that country.

However, I like the look of Assia Djebar at 12/1. In recent years the prize has gone girl/boy/girl/boy and it's girl's turn this year. She is an Algerian author so it ticks the box of recognising the Arab Spring along with maintaining the gender balance.

I've had a cheeky score on.


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Re: Nobel Prize for Literature

« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2011, 02:50:59 PM »

Is it a biography? Otherwise, probably no interest on here Wink


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Re: Nobel Prize for Literature

« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2011, 03:31:16 PM »

i've never rated the guardian for their tipping abilities....


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« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2011, 06:46:56 PM »

Just had a look at this and don't like there not being a 'shortlist' to work from (unlike the Booker and most other prizes). Last year would have been impossible to pick so will avoid this one. gl with ur punt!