British author John Harrison, 81, wins the Booker Prize with "The End of Everything"
Published
/2026/11/09/6af24d2492a0d991060019.jpg)
British science fiction writer John Harrison has just won the Booker Prize, one of the most prestigious literary awards in the English-speaking world. He received the prize for his book "The End of Everything". At 81, he becomes the oldest laureate in the history of the award.
The Booker Prize is awarded each year to a novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland. The prize is closely followed by readers, booksellers and publishers, as it can greatly increase a book's sales. It is therefore considered an important event in the literary world.
John Harrison has been known for several decades for his science fiction and fantasy novels. His work is often praised by critics for its original style and for the way it blends literary genres. With this award, his work gains new recognition among a wider audience.
This victory also shows that age is no obstacle to literary creation. For French readers, many of whom are interested in Anglo-Saxon literature and science fiction, this prize may be an opportunity to discover an author who has published much of his work outside the media spotlight.
Sources: franceinfo
More France news
- Maxime Pavageau, 29, wins France's best young wine seller title
- A New, Highly Promising Concrete
- Paris and Île-de-France: Immersive Exhibitions to Experience Art Differently
- France 3 broadcasts a documentary on the history of the Téléthon, narrated by Zazie
- ChatGPT launches business profiles with mention and click statistics
- Trail: France Outdoor Seeks to Frame Environmental Restrictions
- A Roanne company bets on knitwear made in France
- Sport: Major Win for the Brûleurs de Loups and Six Internationals Absent for FC Annecy