The Dayton Literary Peace Prize is an annual U.S. literary award that recognizes fiction and nonfiction books published in the previous year that promote peace through the written word. This year, Anthony Marra’s A Constellation of Vital Phenomena was a finalist in the fiction category.
Anthony Marra, author of A Constellation of Vital Phenomena.
A Constellation of Vital Phenomena is Anthony Marra’s first book. It is a story about the transcendent power of love during wartime. Marra sets the story in contemporary Chechnya, which has endured a series of devastating wars, occupations, and insurgencies that began in 1994 and have only recently subsided. Marra has himself traveled to Chechnya and in literary events he weaves together stories from Chechen history, his travels in the region, and his novel, resulting in informative and entertaining talks.
For inquiries about Marra’s speaking events and touring schedule, contact Books In Common.
