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.

Prix Maurice Genevoix
Awarded forTo recognize a French literary work which honors the memory and work of Maurice Genevoix
Sponsored byAcadémie française
CountryFrance
Presented byAcadémie française
Reward(s)Silver-gilt medal and variable cash amount
First awarded1985
Last awardedActive
WebsitePrix Maurice Genevoix (Académie Française)

Winners edit

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

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Le prix Maurice Genevoix" (in French). City of Garches. Retrieved 2009-05-20.
  2. ^ Prix Maurice Genevoix
  3. ^ Liste des prix de l'Académie française Archived 2009-06-02 at the Wayback Machine, www.academie-francaise.fr.
  4. ^ In 2006 the prize was 4500 € Archived 2009-04-22 at the Wayback Machine, www.academie-francaise.fr
  5. ^ Prix et concours 2009 Archived 2009-03-27 at the Wayback Machine, www.academie-francaise.fr
  6. ^ "Les lauréats (1985–2007)". La médiathèque Maurice Genevoix. Retrieved 2009-05-20.
  7. ^ Prix Maurice Genevoix (Académie Française)
  8. ^ "Isabelle Autissier lauréate du prix Maurice Genevoix". Le Parisien. 30 May 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
  9. ^ "L'écrivain québécois Jacques Godbout est honoré par l'Académie française". La Presse Canadienne (in French). June 25, 2007.
  10. ^ "Les prix de l'Académie française". Le Monde (in French). June 10, 2012.

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