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<p>Alan Hollinghurst’s debut novel ‘The Swimming Pool Library’, published in 1988, was described as ‘the best book on gay life yet written by an English author’. The reviews for his latest offering, ‘Our Evenings’, have been just as glowing. Picture: Lucy North/ PA</p>

culture

Author interview: ‘Gay life and history keeps on developing and changing’

The world of LGBTQ+ fiction is a completely different proposition now, and is flourishing thanks in no small part to writers such as Alan Hollinghurst

<p>Alan Hollinghurst is, arguably, the best ever chronicler of the English home counties. File picture: Getty Images</p>

culture

Book review: Sublime characterisation and empathy make a novel to savour

general

Barnes ends long wait for Booker accolade

world

Sebastian Barry fails to make Booker shortlist

world

Booker prize shortlist announced

general

Barnes favourite for Booker Prize

Barry makes the long-list for Man Booker prize

WRITERS may loathe cliches, but renowned Irish author Sebastian Barry will no doubt be hoping third time really does prove lucky after he was named on the long-list for this year’s Man Booker prize.

Wed, 27 Jul, 2011

From banter to dark reflection

PATRICK HENNESSEY read English at Oxford before joining the Grenadier Guards at the age of 22, going to Sandhurst, seeing spells guarding Buckingham Palace and in Bosnia before serving in Iraq and seeing some of the fiercest fighting in decades in Afghanistan.

Tue, 29 Sep, 2009

The Sea turns tide for literary fiction

John Banville’s Booker win is a triumph for artistic merit over popularity, writes Arts Editor Ian Kilroy.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2005

Coronation Street wins high-brow drama award

Coronation Street was named best TV drama at the South Bank Show Awards today.

Thu, 27 Jan, 2005

Gay fiction defeats hot favourite for Booker Prize

The winner of this year’s Man Booker Prize spoke of his joy at scooping the prestigious £50,000 (€72,100) award.

Wed, 20 Oct, 2004

Booker Prize shortlist unveiled

The shortlist for the Man Booker Prize was announced today in the UK.

Tue, 21 Sep, 2004

Irish authors are bound for Man Booker

AN Irish, Northern Irish and Clonakilty-based writer are among 22 authors long-listed for the prestigious Man Booker Prize.

Fri, 27 Aug, 2004