Austrian State Prize for European Literature
おーすとりあのおうしゅうぶんがくこっかしょう
State literary prize awarded by the Federal Chancellery for Arts, Culture and Media to European writers; established in 1965.
European literatureLifetime achievementAustrian literary awardState prize
- Established
- 1965
- Organizer
- Federal Chancellery for Arts, Culture and Media (Austria)
- Category
- Literature and General Literary Arts
- Selection Method
- Recommendation
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Announcement Period
- around July
- Status
- Active
Description
The Austrian State Prize for European Literature (Österreichischer Staatspreis für Europäische Literatur) is awarded by the Federal Chancellery for Arts, Culture and Media to European writers. Established in 1965, it is typically awarded annually at the Salzburg Festival and, as of 2022, carries a prize of €25,000. The prize was not awarded in 1969.
Prize
- Main Prize
- State prize endowed with €25,000 (as of 2022)
- Cash Prize
- 25,000 EUR
- Award ceremony at the Salzburg Festival
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selection and decision | Panel/jury appointed by the Federal Chancellery for Arts, Culture and Media | — | Winner announced/awarded at the Salzburg Festival |
Selection and decision
Judges
Panel/jury appointed by the Federal Chancellery for Arts, Culture and Media
Announcement
Winner announced/awarded at the Salzburg Festival
Criteria
- Lifetime achievement / significant overall contribution to European literature
Related Awards
- Austrian literary awards
- European literary awards
- Other state literary prizes and lifetime-achievement honors
Official Resources
https://www.bmwkms.gv.at/Kunst-und-Kultur/preise/oester-staatspreis-fuer-europaeische-literatur0.htmlPast Winners
Joanna Bator
Winner
Marie NDiaye
Winner
Ali Smith
Winner
Drago Jančar
Winner
Zadie Smith
Winner
Andrzej Stasiuk
Winner
Christa Wolf
Winner
Sarah Kirsch
Winner
Fulvio Tomizza
Winner
Pavel Kohout
Winner
Italo Calvino
Winner
Miroslav Krleža
Winner
No winner