2009 in Literature - Events

Events

  • August 10 - Standard orthography for writing in the Silesian language is adopted in Cieszyn, at a meeting of the Standardization Committee of the Silesian Language.
  • October 8 – Romanian-born German novelist Herta Müller wins the 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature.
  • November 10 – Linden MacIntyre wins the 2009 Scotiabank Giller Prize for his novel The Bishop's Man.
  • Australian publishers Allen & Unwin announce the suspension of their annual Iremonger Award, on the grounds that no manuscript of sufficient merit has been submitted.

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