The Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award—named in honour of Frank O'Connor, who devoted much of his work to the form—was an international literary award presented for the best short story collection. It was presented between 2005 and 2015.[1] The prize amount, €25,000 as of 2012[update], is one of the richest short-story collection prizes in the world (see also Premio de Narrativa Breve Ribera del Duero).[2] Each year, roughly sixty books were longlisted, with either four or six books shortlisted, the ultimate decision made by three judges.
| Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best short story collection |
| Sponsored by | Cork City Council |
| Location | Frank O'Connor International Short Story Festival, Cork, Ireland |
| Country | Ireland |
| Presented by | Munster Literature Centre |
| First awarded | 2005 |
| Last awarded | 2015 |
| Website | [1] |
History edit
In 2000, the Cork, Ireland Munster Literature Centre organised the first Frank O'Connor International Short Story Festival,[3] an event dedicated to the celebration of the short story and named for Cork writer Frank O'Connor. The festival showcases readings, literary forums and workshops. Following continued growth and additional funding, the Cork City – Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award was introduced in 2005,[3] coinciding with Cork's designation as that year's European Capital of Culture.
In 2008 there was no shortlist, as the judges considered the winning book, Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri, as being superior to other books on the longlist.[4]
The award was discontinued in 2016.[1]
Recipients edit
| Year | Winner | Collection | Shortlisted nominees & collections | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Yiyun Li | A Thousand Years of Good Prayers |
|
[5] |
| 2006 | Haruki Murakami | Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman |
|
[6] |
| 2007 | Miranda July | No One Belongs Here More than You |
|
[7] |
| 2008 | Jhumpa Lahiri | Unaccustomed Earth |
|
[8] |
| 2009 | Simon Van Booy | Love Begins in Winter |
|
[9][10] |
| 2010 | Ron Rash | Burning Bright |
|
[11] |
| 2011 | Edna O'Brien | Saints and Sinners |
|
[12] |
| 2012 | Nathan Englander | What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank |
|
[13][2] |
| 2013 | David Constantine | Tea at the Midland and Other Stories |
|
[14] |
| 2014 | Colin Barrett | Young Skins |
|
[15] |
| 2015 | Carys Davies | The Redemption of Galen Pike |
|
[16] |
See also edit
- Irish short story, detailing the importance of the short story form in Irish culture
References edit
- ^ a b "Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award, 2005-2015". Munster Literature Centre. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
The Munster Literature regrets to announce that the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award is to be discontinued in 2016
- ^ a b Flood, Alison (9 July 2012). "Nathan Englander wins 2012 Frank O'Connor short story award". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ^ a b "Writer scoops Cork award". Irish Examiner. 21 September 2009. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
- ^ Irvine, Lindesay (5 July 2008). "Jhumpa Lahiri jumps the shortlist to world's richest short story prize". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
- ^ Crown, Sarah (26 September 2005). "Inaugural short story award goes to debut author". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
- ^ Pauli, Michelle (18 July 2006). "Murakami and Tremain on Frank O'Connor shortlist". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
- ^ Crown, Sarah (23 July 2007). "Big names miss out on Frank O'Connor shortlist". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
- ^ Irvine, Lindesay (5 July 2008). "Jhumpa Lahiri jumps the shortlist to world's richest short story prize". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
- ^ Lea, Richard (29 June 2009). "Debut authors dominate shortlist for Frank O'Connor award". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
- ^ Flood, Alison (21 September 2009). "Simon Van Booy wins world's richest short story prize". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
- ^ Flood, Alison (9 July 2010). "US writers dominate Frank O'Connor award shortlist". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
- ^ "Edna O'Brien wins Frank O'Connor Award". Irish Examiner. 18 September 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
- ^ Flood, Alison (7 June 2012). "Nathan Englander set to head race for 2012 Frank O'Connor award". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
- ^ Alison Flood (31 May 2013). "Frank O'Connor short story award pits UK authors against international stars". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ Eileen Battersby (11 July 2014). "Mayo writer Colin Barrett wins Frank O'Connor award with debut collection". The Irish Times. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
- ^ Alison Flood (8 July 2015). "Frank O'Connor award won by 'truly original' stories of Carys Davies". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
External links edit
- The Cork City – Frank O'Connor Short Story Award Archived 12 May 2012 at the Wayback Machine, city website
- Munster Literature Centre