Marina Lewycka posthumously named ‘winner of winners’ of Wodehouse prize for comic fiction
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- British-Ukrainian writer Marina Lewycka has been posthumously awarded the Vintage Bollinger prize, a special winner-of-winners accolade celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Wodehouse prize for comic fiction. The award was given for her 2005 novel A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian, which was recognized for its humor and emotional depth by judge Claudia Winkleman. Lewycka passed away at the age of 79 just a day before the decision was announced.
- This recognition highlights Lewycka's significant contribution to literature, particularly in the realm of comic fiction. Winning this prestigious award posthumously not only honors her legacy but also brings renewed attention to her work, potentially inspiring new readers to explore her unique storytelling and the themes she addressed in her writing.
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