Daisy Lafarge is a highly accomplished writer, editor, and artist, who has gained significant recognition for her literary works. She was born in Hastings, but currently resides in Glasgow, UK, where she has lived since 2011. Lafarge is perhaps best known for her debut novel "Paul" and her first poetry collection "Life Without Air," both of which have received critical acclaim.
"Paul," published by Granta in 2021 and Riverhead in 2022, is a notable work that has won a Betty Trask Award and was a New York Times Editor's Choice. The novel explores themes that are both relevant and thought-provoking, making it a standout piece in contemporary literature. In addition to her novel, Lafarge has also published a poetry collection, "Life Without Air," which was shortlisted for the prestigious T.S. Eliot Prize and won Scottish Poetry Book of the Year.
Lafarge's writing covers a range of topics, including ecology, art, and literature. Her reviews and essays have been featured in several prominent publications, such as Granta, LitHub, Wellcome Collection Stories, Art Review, TANK Magazine, The White Review, and more. In 2021, Lafarge completed her Ph.D. at the University of Glasgow, where her research focused on intimacy and infection. The resulting book, "Lovebug," was published in 2023 by Peninsula Press. Currently, Lafarge is working on her second novel, further solidifying her place as a prominent and essential voice in contemporary literature.