British literary prize for young English language writers presented annually
TheDylan Thomas Prize is a leading prize for young writers presented annually. The prize, named in honour of the Welsh writer and poetDylan Thomas , brings international prestige and a remuneration of £30,000 (~$46,000). It is open to published writers in the English language under the age of forty. The prize was originally awarded biennially but became an annual award in 2010.[ 1]
A Dylan Thomas literary prize was first awarded during the 1980s, known as theDylan Thomas Award , following the campaign to have a plaque in the poet's memory placed inWestminster Abbey .[ 2] HTV were donated to allow a prize of £1,000 to be awarded annually.[ 2] Electronic Data Systems , at that time one of Swansea's largest employers.[ 3]
The prize honours its shortlisted finalists and annual winner for published work in the broad range of literary forms in which Dylan Thomas excelled, including poetry, prose, fictional drama, short story collections, novels, novellas, stage plays and screenplays. “We want the world to be aware of the Welsh interest in promoting new writing. Our Prize provides an inspiration for a whole new generation of writers throughout the English-speaking world,” saidPeter Stead , Chair of The Dylan Thomas Prize.
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