In a conversation with DW, the South African novelist speaks about his Booker Prize-winning novel, "The Promise" and how it reflects race and history in his country.
As she celebrates her birthday on November 24, the Booker Prize-winning novelist and prolific essayist has proven that politics and fiction go hand in hand.
The winner of the Booker Prize for Fiction, the world's most lucrative literature award, will be announced tonight. Here are the six shortlisted authors in the running.
It was third time lucky for the South African author, who was also shortlisted in 2003 and 2010. His book "The Promise" was the overwhelming favorite for the prize.
The Booker Prize has been called the Oscars of world literature. From 1997 winner Arundhati Roy to 2020 surprise recipient Douglas Stuart, here's a list of celebrated winners.