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International Dylan Thomas Prize shortlisting

Congratulations to Luke Kennard, in the Department of Film and Creative Writing, on recently being shortlisted for the International Dylan Thomas Prize for his book of poetry Cain.

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Congratulations to Luke Kennard, in the Department of Film and Creative Writing, on recently being shortlisted for the International Dylan Thomas Prize for his book of poetry Cain.

Launched in 2006, the accolade is the largest literary prize in the world for young writers at £30,000.
Luke joins a shortlist of six books and the winner will be announced on 10 May.