Author

Damon Galgut

1963

Damon Galgut, born in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1963, is a renowned novelist and playwright. He is a credible voice in contemporary literature, having won the Booker Prize in 2021 for "The Promise," a novel exploring themes of family and history in South Africa. Galgut's deep understanding of South African society is reflected in his works. Other notable novels include "The Good Doctor" (2003) and "In a Strange Room" (2010), both shortlisted for the Booker Prize.