Correct option is B
The correct answer is:(B) Douglas Stuart
The winner of the Man Booker Prize in November 2020 was Douglas Stuart for his novel "Shuggie Bain".
"Shuggie Bain" is a powerful novel about a young boy growing up in 1980s Glasgow, dealing with themes of poverty, addiction, and love. This was Stuart's debut novel, and it garnered widespread acclaim for its poignant portrayal of the struggles of its characters.
History :
- Established in 1969
- The prize was originally known as the Booker-McConnell Prize, as it was sponsored by the Booker McConnell company, a British colonial trading firm. It was introduced to promote high-quality literary works, and it quickly became a significant literary accolade.
- The first winner of the Booker Prize was P.H. Newby for his novel "Something to Answer For" (1969).
- The first Indian winner of the Booker Prize was V.S. Naipaul for his novel "In a Free State" in 1971.