Michael Crummey has clinched the prestigious Dublin Literary Award for his gripping novel, The Adversary, securing a hefty €100,000 (approximately $154,000 Cdn) prize, per cbc.ca. The announcement, made at the International Literature Festival Dublin, celebrates Crummey’s evocative storytelling and marks a significant win for Canadian literature on the global stage.
The Adversary plunges readers into a heated sibling rivalry set against the backdrop of Newfoundland’s rugged northern outpost, exploring themes of power, family feuds, and the enduring struggle for dominance within the fishing industry. The jury praised the Canadian literary sensation’s ability to “compellingly and convincingly immerse its readers in a world previously lost to fiction, and almost lost to memory.”
Crummey, a celebrated author from Newfoundland, adds this distinguished accolade to a list of past nominations, including the Giller Prize and the Governor General’s Literary Award. He is only the third Canadian author in the award’s 30-year history to receive the honour, following Alistair MacLeod and Rawi Hage.
•Featured image: Michael Crummey/Paul Daly/The Canadian Press
