Michael Braude Award for Light Verse
まいける・ぶらうどしょう（らいとゔぁーす）
Biennial award for English light verse (light poetry). Organized by American Academy of Arts and Letters, prize money $5,000.
PoetryLight verseEnglish-language
- Established
- 1987
- Organizer
- American Academy of Arts and Letters
- Category
- Poetry and Contemporary Poetry
- Selection Method
- Recommendation
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- Biennial (every 2 years)
- Status
- Active
Description
The Michael Braude Award for Light Verse is a biennial literary award given for light verse (witty and ingenious poetry). Established in 1987 by Lillian Braude in memory of her husband Michael Braude. Eligible works are written in English, regardless of author's nationality. Winners receive $5,000 from American Academy of Arts and Letters. Past winners include Roger Angell (2012) and Christopher Reid (2008).
Prize
- Main Prize
- Cash prize US$5,000
- Cash Prize
- 5,000 USD
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selection and awarding | Selection committee of American Academy of Arts and Letters (detailed members not publicly disclosed) | Unknown | Winners announced by American Academy of Arts and Letters (biennially as needed, specific dates not published) |
Selection and awarding
Judges
Selection committee of American Academy of Arts and Letters (detailed members not publicly disclosed)
Pass Rate
Unknown
Announcement
Winners announced by American Academy of Arts and Letters (biennially as needed, specific dates not published)
Criteria
- Light verse (light-hearted wit or humor)
- Written in English (nationality unrestricted)
- Poetic technique, originality, expressiveness
Application Tips
Dos
- ライト・ヴァース（機知・ユーモア・技巧）としての完成度を高める
- 英語表現の質を重視する（翻訳ではなく英語原作が対象）
- 受賞歴のある作家や過去受賞作を参照し、傾向を把握する
Don''ts
- ライト・ヴァースの形式や機知を欠く作品を志向しない
- 英語の表現力を疎かにしない（語学的な不備は評価に影響）
- 公募形式でない賞に対して誤った応募手続きを行わない（本賞は学術団体による選出）
From Judges
- 軽妙さと技術的完成度の両立を重視する
- 短い行間や言葉の選び方で機知を表現することが評価されやすい
Related Awards
- American Academy of Arts and Letters awards
- List of poetry awards
- American poetry
- List of literary awards