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In her collection of short stories, Fresh Apples, Rachel Trezise brings the muse into her country, giving voice to the economically compromised Rhondda Valley in South Wales. Taking on a wide range of narrative perspectives, Fresh Apples offers a compelling look into the complex issues facing Welsh society. It really is a remarkable collection of short stories, so remarkable, in fact, that it garnered Trezise the first ever Dylan Thomas Prize. The award, which includes...

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This week the University of Texas hosts author Rachel Trezise, the first ever recipient of the Dylan Thomas Prize. The prize features a $120,000 purse and is awarded biennially to authors under the age of 30 with works published in English. At 28, Trezise has already authored two books, a novel, In and Out of the Goldfish Bowl, and a collection of short stories, Fresh Apples. Both works take on the complex social issues facing...