Prix Broquette-Gonin Explained

The prix Broquette-Gonin was a former prize awarded by the Académie française.

It rewarded four disciplines: history, literature, philosophy and poetry. A separate prize was awarded by subject.

Prix Broquette-Gonin (history)

The prix Broquette-Gonin d'histoire "is intended to recompense the author of a philosophical, political or literary work deemed likely to inspire the love of truth, beauty and goodness". It was awarded from 1950 to 1973.

Laureates

1950
1952
1954
1960
1961
1967
1973
1974
1981

Prix Broquette-Gonin (literature)

The prix Broquette-Gonin de littérature is "for authors of a philosophical, political or literary work deemed likely to inspire the love of truth, beauty and goodness". It was awarded from 1948 to 1989.

Laureates

1948
1949
1953
1958
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989

Prix Broquette-Gonin (philosophy)

The prix Broquette-Gonin of philosophy "rewards French authors of commendable works with elevating character and moral value." It was awarded from 1917 to 1963.

Laureates

1917
1918
1928
1951
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1963

Prix Broquette-Gonin (poetry)

The prix Broquette-Gonin de poésie is "for a poet, whether poetry is lyrical, epic or dramatic. The prize may be awarded three consecutive years to the same poet who, after an interval of one year, may again be chosen." It was awarded from 1960 to 1979.

Laureates

1960
1963
1968
1973
1977
1979

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Notes and References

  1. "BENOIST-MÉCHIN (Jacques, baron)" in Who's Who in France (1983), p. 118