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The PEN/Pinter Prize

The PEN/Pinter prize will be awarded annually to a British writer of outstanding literary merit whose work encapsulates the principles of freedom and truth that Harold Pinter upheld throughout his writing career.

Published: October 1, 2009

When: Wednesday, 14. October 2009
To: Wednesday, 14. October 2009
Where: London NW1 2DB, The Conference Centre, The British Library, 96 Euston Road
Host: English Pen in association with the British Library.
Contact: (01937 546546)
More info: boxoffice.bl.uk.

Join the judges of this year’s inaugural prize, Lisa Appignanesi, Antonia Fraser, Tom Stoppard, Mark Lawson and Nicholas Hytner, as the inaugural winner gives their very special acceptance speech.

Tickets: £6 or £4 concessions.

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