Prize Winners

Join Brighton Book Festival in a conversation with literary prize winners  as they talk about their work and what winning has done for them.

This incredible evening is a unique look into the life and writing of a major prize winner and their writing and personal journey.  This is an evening not to be missed.

Exploring the Politics of Fiction: An Evening with Prize Winners Natasha Soobramanien and Luke Williams

We are thrilled to host Natasha Soobramanien and Luke Williams, winners of the prestigious 2022 Goldsmiths Prize for their co-authored novel, "Diego Garcia." and Dr. Olivia Umurerwa Rutazibwa, who will chair the discussion. In this special event, Olivia, Natasha and Luke will delve into the politics of fiction, examining how the novel serves as a potent tool for articulating possibilities and reshaping our understanding of the world.

Explore with us as we unravel the intricate relationship between fiction and politics, and discover how literature can be a catalyst for reimagining the structures of our society. Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain insights from two acclaimed authors on the power of storytelling to provoke change and challenge norms.

Join us for an evening of intellectual discourse and literary exploration as we uncover the transformative potential of fiction in shaping our political landscape.

This event is made possible by Brighton Book Festival collaboration with The Centre for Applied Philosophy, Politics and Ethics (CAPPE) at the University of Brighton, for a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of fiction, politics, and formal radicalism. 

This event is also part of the Horizon Europe/UKRI Innovate Horizon Europe Guarantee – funded project Cartography of the Political Novel in Europe (CAPONEU). CAPONEU sets out to examine how people in different national and cultural contexts engage with contemporary political issues and thereby have their share in shaping European societies and politics in the 21st century. CAPONEU brings together an interdisciplinary research team that seeks not only to unpack the rich literary heritage of the 20th century but also to make the political novel experiences relevant to our present.