British author says space inspired Booker Prize-winning novel
A lifelong fascination with outer space inspired British author Samantha Harvey to write her novel "Orbital", which this week won the prestigious Booker Prize.The 49-year-old author admitted that she had no specialist knowledge but was instead inspired by the live video feed from the International Space Station.
The event, with a theme centered around British literature, also showcased the rich cultural and artistic influences with engaging activities such as storytelling sessions, a fancy dress contest, ...
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British writer Samantha Harvey won the Booker Prize for fiction on Tuesday (November 12, 2024) with "Orbital", a short, ...
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