Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TH
Context: Jenny Erpenbeck’s novel “Kairos” wins the 2024 International Booker Prize, depicting a complex love story amidst East Germany’s final years.
Set against the backdrop of the Berlin Wall’s fall, it explores personal and national transformations.
About the International Booker Prize (formerly known as the Man Booker International Prize):
It is awarded annually to recognize the finest translated work of fiction worldwide. Established in 2005, it encourages reading diverse fiction and has impacted reading habits in the UK. Eligible works must be long-form fiction originally written in any language but translated into English. The £50,000 prize is equally split between the author and translator, with shortlisted candidates receiving £2,500 each.
