The Adversary
International Dublin Literary Award · 2025 · Winner
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| International Dublin Literary Award | 2025 | Winner |
About This Book
Michael Crummey's novel follows two families feuding across generations on a remote Newfoundland island in the seventeenth century, narrated in the archaic language of the time. Winner of the Dublin Literary Award.
About the Author
Michael Crummey is a Canadian novelist and poet, one of the most celebrated writers working in Newfoundland literature. Born in Buchans, Newfoundland, he grew up in several Newfoundland communities before studying at Queen's University and Memorial University. The Adversary (2023), published in Canada and shortlisted for the Giller Prize, and subsequently released internationally, won the Dublin Literary Award in 2025. Read more →
