Irish writer Paul Lynch won the 2023 Booker Prize for his novel ‘Prophet Song.’ at a ceremony took place in London on November 26, 2023.
- ‘Prophet Song’ presents a dystopian vision of Ireland under totalitarian rule.
- Lynch aims to evoke radical empathy through his portrayal of a dystopian society.
- The author, a 46-year-old who was previously the chief film critic of Ireland’s Sunday Tribune newspaper, emphasizes intense realism in his writing to help readers understand totalitarianism.
Q: Who won the 2023 Booker Prize for the novel ‘Prophet Song’?
a) Chetna Maroo
b) Paul Lynch
c) Chetan Bhagat
d) Arunditi Roy
Ans : b) Paul Lynch
