| July 23, 2003 |
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Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest
Compiling  a "worst of" list for any pop culture category usually grabs attention and sparks spirited debate. But setting out to create something worthy of the title of "the worst" is a daunting feat in and of itself. This contest dedicated to praising awful prose has become one of the highlights of the literary year. Challenging entrants "to compose the opening sentence to the worst of all possible novels," the contest results in fiction that can be both teeth-gnashingly bad and strikingly humorous at the same time. Read the very cheesy 2003 winners or browse back through the turgid musings of years past. Named after the author who penned the infamous line, "It was a dark and stormy night," this engaging contest shines a bright light on the worst of all possible ramblings. (in Literature) |
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