Kingsley Amis
The Old Devils
Hutchinson
There was surprise when The Old Devils by Kingsley Amis (a reputed misogynist) won since four of the five judges were women. In his acceptance speech he repented about his previous criticism of the prize saying, ‘Now I feel it is a wonderful indication of literary merit’. He also said that he planned to buy new curtains with his prize money.
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Shortlisted authors
Margaret Atwood
Paul Bailey
Robertson Davies |
Kazuo Ishiguro
Timothy Mo Judges
Anthony Thwaite (Chair) |
