TLS Ackerley PrizeWinner1989

Given by J. R. Ackerley Trust

Other Names: J.R. Ackerley Prize for Autobiography, PEN/Ackerley Prize, PEN/Ackerley Prize Nominee
1 Work 157 Books 4 Reviews ½ 4.0
Was previously called the J. R. Ackerley Prize for Autobiography
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All, Winner (43), Shortlist (21)
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All, 2024 (1), 2023 (1), 2022 (1), 2021 (1), 2020 (1), 2019 (1), 2018 (1), 2017 (1), 2016 (1), 2015 (1), 2014 (1), 2013 (1), 2012 (1), 2011 (1), 2010 (1), 2009 (1), 2008 (1), 2007 (1), 2006 (1), 2005 (1), 2004 (1), 2003 (1), 2002 (1), 2001 (1), 2000 (1), 1999 (1), 1998 (1), 1997 (1), 1996 (1), 1995 (1), 1994 (1), 1993 (1), 1992 (1), 1991 (1), 1990 (1), 1989 (1), 1988 (1), 1987 (1), 1986 (1), 1985 (1), 1984 (1), 1983 (2)
Announced:
August 16: Winner2024 Recent
June 27: Shortlist2024 Recent

Winner 1

WorkYear
The Grass Arena by John Healy1989

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