This lovely hardcover edition of the true first Canadian edition is in fine condition with no marks. The dust jacket is unmarked, green cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. The English Patient won the Booker Prize in 1992 and the Golden Booker in 2018. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Booker Prize, the Golden Booker was introduced as a special one-time award. Selected through a public vote, The English Patient was recognized as the best among all past Booker Prize winners, underscoring its enduring impact and reader appreciation. The novel is acclaimed for its profound exploration of love, war, memory, and identity, weaving together the lives of several characters in a war-ravaged villa. Its recognition through these prestigious awards cements its status as a modern literary classic.