Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award explained

Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award
Sponsor:Cork City Council
Awarded For:Best short story collection
Presenter:Munster Literature Centre
Country:Ireland
Location:Frank O'Connor International Short Story Festival, Cork, Ireland
Year:2005
Year2:2015
Website:http://www.munsterlit.ie/FOC%20Award%20page.html

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,, 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.

History

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, superior to other books on the longlist.[4]

The award was discontinued in 2016.[1]

Recipients

YearWinnerCollectionShortlisted nominees & collectionsRef(s)
2005Yiyun LiA Thousand Years of Good Prayers [5]
2006Haruki MurakamiBlind Willow, Sleeping Woman [6]
2007Miranda JulyNo One Belongs Here More than You [7]
2008Jhumpa LahiriUnaccustomed Earth
  • No shortlist issued.
[8]
2009Simon Van BooyLove Begins in Winter [9] [10]
2010Ron RashBurning Bright [11]
2011Edna O'BrienSaints and Sinners [12]
2012Nathan EnglanderWhat We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank [13]
2013David ConstantineTea at the Midland and Other Stories [14]
2014Colin BarrettYoung Skins [15]
2015Carys DaviesThe Redemption of Galen Pike [16]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award, 2005-2015 . Munster Literature Centre . "The Munster Literature regrets to announce that the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award is to be discontinued in 2016" . 27 August 2017 . 12 May 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120512022257/http://www.munsterlit.ie/FOC%20Award%20page.html . dead .
  2. Web site: 9 July 2012. Nathan Englander wins 2012 Frank O'Connor short story award. Alison. Flood. The Guardian. 6 July 2012.
  3. News: 21 September 2009. Writer scoops Cork award. Irish Examiner. 6 May 2010.
  4. Web site: 5 July 2008. Jhumpa Lahiri jumps the shortlist to world's richest short story prize. Lindesay. Irvine. The Guardian. 14 September 2011.
  5. News: 26 September 2005. Inaugural short story award goes to debut author. Sarah. Crown. The Guardian. 14 September 2011.
  6. News: 18 July 2006. Murakami and Tremain on Frank O'Connor shortlist. Michelle. Pauli. The Guardian. 14 September 2011.
  7. News: 23 July 2007. Big names miss out on Frank O'Connor shortlist. Sarah. Crown. The Guardian. 14 September 2011.
  8. News: 5 July 2008. Jhumpa Lahiri jumps the shortlist to world's richest short story prize. Lindesay. Irvine. The Guardian. 14 September 2011.
  9. News: 29 June 2009. Debut authors dominate shortlist for Frank O'Connor award. Richard. Lea. The Guardian. 14 September 2011.
  10. News: 21 September 2009. Simon Van Booy wins world's richest short story prize. Alison. Flood. The Guardian. 6 May 2010.
  11. News: 9 July 2010. US writers dominate Frank O'Connor award shortlist. Alison. Flood. The Guardian. 14 September 2011.
  12. News: 18 September 2011. Edna O'Brien wins Frank O'Connor Award. Irish Examiner. 19 September 2011.
  13. News: Nathan Englander set to head race for 2012 Frank O'Connor award. Alison. Flood. 7 June 2012. The Guardian. 7 June 2012.
  14. Web site: Frank O'Connor short story award pits UK authors against international stars . The Guardian . Alison Flood . 31 May 2013 . June 16, 2014.
  15. Web site: Mayo writer Colin Barrett wins Frank O’Connor award with debut collection. The Irish Times. Eileen Battersby. 11 July 2014. 16 August 2014.
  16. Web site: Frank O’Connor award won by 'truly original' stories of Carys Davies. The Guardian. Alison Flood. 8 July 2015. 28 October 2016.