According to the BBC Russian Service, Michael John Harrison has won the prestigious prize. His work, The End of Everything, tells the story of humanity's life following a mysterious catastrophe in the near future.
Record-breaking achievements of the laureate
The 81-year-old writer has set two significant records. First, he is the first author from the world of science fiction to receive this award. Second, Harrison has become the oldest Booker Prize winner in history.
Harrison's creative journey began in the 1960s, when his works were published in the science fiction magazine New Worlds, where he later served as the book section editor. In addition to the award-winning novel, the writer is known for works such as the Viriconium series, as well as the novels Light and Nova Swing.
"We live in a grim world, and it will remain grim. There is something very strange about that. But when it is all over, there might be some—I cannot say hope or peace of mind, but some kind of relief—waiting for us."
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Margaret Atwood was the previous oldest winner of the prize, receiving the award in 2019 at the age of 79.
