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‘Horny wolves, eunuchs and pirates’ among Baillie Gifford prize shortlist subjects

Helen Garner and Richard Holmes among authors of nonfiction books that also encompass international terrorists and ‘ghastly literary men’

“Formidable female novelists, ghastly literary men, a faith-shaken poet, eunuchs, pirates, horny wolves, international terrorists” are among the subjects covered by books on this year’s Baillie Gifford shortlist, according to its judging chair, Robbie Millen.

Literature is a theme of this year’s list, which features the collected diaries of the Australian writer Helen Garner alongside books about the Scottish novelist Muriel Spark and the poet Tennyson.

To explore all shortlisted titles, visit guardianbookshop.com. Delivery charges may apply.

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‘Provocative’ story about British Museum statue wins 4thWrite prize

Piyumi Kapugeekiyana’s tale explores repatriation and cultural ownership through a replica of the goddess Tārā
Read the winning story: The Original Is Not Here

A story exploring cultural ownership through the eyes of a museum curator has won this year’s 4thWrite prize.

Piyumi Kapugeekiyana was announced as the winner of the prize at a ceremony in London on Wednesday evening.

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