Prix Maurice Genevoix Explained

Prix Maurice Genevoix
Awarded For:To recognize a French literary work which honors the memory and work of Maurice Genevoix
Presenter:Académie française
Sponsor:Académie française
Country:France
Reward:Silver-gilt medal and variable cash amount
Year:1985
Year2:Active
Website:Prix Maurice Genevoix (Académie Française)

The Prix Maurice Genevoix (Le prix Maurice Genevoix) is an annual French literary award made in honor of its namesake Maurice Genevoix (1890–1980).[1] It is intended to recognize a French literary work which, by its topic or style, honors the memory and work of Maurice Genevoix.[2] The prize was founded in 1985 in the city of Garches under the initiative of mayor Yves Bodin, who was a family friend of Genevoix.[1] In 2004 the award was officially established at the Académie française[3] as a "Grand Prix", meaning the winner receives a silver-gilt medal and variable cash amount,[4] [5] thus increasing its prestige and importance since 2004.

Winners

List of winners.[6] Prizes awarded since 2004 are from the Académie française.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Le prix Maurice Genevoix. City of Garches. French. 2009-05-20.
  2. http://www.prix-litteraires.net/prix/423,prix-maurice-genevoix.html Prix Maurice Genevoix
  3. http://www.academie-francaise.fr/role/baseprix/liste_prix_actuels.asp Liste des prix de l'Académie française
  4. http://www.academie-francaise.fr/role/baseprix/femme.asp In 2006 the prize was 4500 €
  5. http://www.academie-francaise.fr/role/sommaire_prix2009.html Prix et concours 2009
  6. Web site: Les lauréats (1985–2007). La médiathèque Maurice Genevoix. 2009-05-20.
  7. http://www.prix-litteraires.net/prix/491,prix-maurice-genevoix-academie-francaise.html Prix Maurice Genevoix (Académie Française)
  8. Web site: Isabelle Autissier lauréate du prix Maurice Genevoix . Le Parisien . 30 May 2013 . December 2, 2013.
  9. News: L'écrivain québécois Jacques Godbout est honoré par l'Académie française . French . La Presse Canadienne . June 25, 2007.
  10. News: Les prix de l'Académie française . French . . June 10, 2012.