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Elizabeth Gregory

Who is Georgi Gospodinov, the Bulgarian writer who just won the International Booker Prize?

The International Booker Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious literary prizes, last night announced its winner for 2023: Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov took the trophy for his satirical novel Time Shelter, which was translated by Angela Rodel. It is the first time that a Bulgarian writer has won the prize.

“The country would have a collective orgasm if we win,” said Rodel before the winner was announced.

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