The Art of Losing
International Dublin Literary Award · 2022 · Winner
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| International Dublin Literary Award | 2022 | Winner |
About This Book
Alice Zéniter's novel, translated from French by Frank Wynne, follows three generations of an Algerian family from the War of Independence through immigration to France, asking what is lost and what is carried. Winner of the Dublin Literary Award.
About the Author
Alice Zeniter is a French novelist, playwright, and stage director whose work has gained significant international recognition. Born in Clamart, France, to a French mother and an Algerian father, her bicultural heritage has deeply shaped her literary concerns. The Art of Losing (2017, translated into English by Frank Wynne in 2021) won the Dublin Literary Award when it appeared in its English translation. Read more →
