The Orwell Prize in the political writing category has been awarded to Ukrainian author Victoria Amelina for her book “Looking at Women, Looking at War”. The book tells the story of a woman’s pursuit of justice during the war and is based on real-life events. Amelina was the first Ukrainian writer to receive the prize.
Amelina’s book is a collection of essays that explore the impact of war on women in Ukraine. She draws on her own experiences as a journalist, investigating war crimes and interviewing survivors of sexual violence, to create a powerful and moving portrait of life during conflict.
The Orwell Prize was established to recognize excellence in political writing and has previously been awarded to authors such as Joshua Yaffa and Patrick Radden Keefe. Amelina’s win is a testament to her skill as a writer and her ability to convey the human cost of war.
Amelina’s work has also been translated into several languages, including English, Polish, Italian, Spanish, German, Croatian, Dutch, Czech, and Hungarian. Her writing often explores themes related to Ukrainian culture and society.
The article mentions that Amelina was a prolific young author before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia, and had published fiction, poetry, and children’s literature. Her debut novel, “The Fall Syndrome”, centers on the events of the 2014 Revolution of Dignity, also known as the EuroMaidan.
The article concludes with a message from the reporter, Kate Tsurkan, who expresses her admiration for Amelina’s work and encourages readers to support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member.
