The longlist has been released for the £20,000 (about $27,565) Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize, recognizing "exceptional literary talent aged 39 or under, celebrating the international world of fiction in all its forms including poetry, novels, short stories, and drama." See the full longlist here.
This year's longlist, featuring works by authors the U.K., U.S., Ireland, Pakistan, and Nigeria, comprises seven novels, three poetry collections, and two short story collections. A shortlist will be unveiled March 19 and the winner named May 14, on International Dylan Thomas Day, during an evening ceremony in Swansea.