JK Rowling wins Hans Christian Andersen Literature Prize
London:Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has become the first
recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Literature Prize. The writer accepted a 62,200pound award at a ceremony in Odense, Denmark - the birthplace of famed
children's writer Andersen. Rowling spoke of her delight at the honour and paid
tribute to the great Dane, insisting the Little Mermaid scribe "created indestructible,
eternal characters." "I'm humbled and deeply honoured to receive this wonderful
award. Hans Christian Andersen is a writer I revere, because his work was of that
rare order that seems to transcend authorship... (This is) an award I shall treasure
all my life," the Daily Express quoted Rowling a saying. The honour will be handed
out to writers whose work can be compared to Andersen.
