Eleanor Catton shortlisted for the 2010 Dylan Thomas prize

Eleanor Catton's debut novel THE REHEARSAL is one of the six books to be shortlisted for the 2010 Dylan Thomas Prize. Five of the shortlisted authors are women.

The final winner will be announced at the final awards ceremony in Swansea, Wales on December 1st, 2010 at Brangwyn Hall.

 Peter Florence, Chair of the University of Wales Dylan Thomas Prize judging panel, said:

"There's incredible diversity of culture, experience and geography here. I'm thrilled at the quality and range of the shortlisted books, but what's most exciting for the jury is that at this stage they're all equally favoured, and everyone's in with a shout." 

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