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Damon Galgut

South African writer (1963-)

  • Fame52.8
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia1.9K
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  • Age
    63
    Born 1963
  • Known for
    The Quarry
    2020
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Updated 2026-06-11

Damon Galgut is a South African novelist and playwright. He was awarded the 2021 Booker Prize for his novel The Promise, having previously been shortlisted for the award in 2003 and 2010.

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Source confidence65.0
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