Solothurner Literaturpreis
そろとぅるんぶんがくしょう
Swiss literary prize awarded for the achievements of writers who write in German. Established in 1994. Prize money is 15,000 Swiss francs.
Literary awardGerman-language literatureSwiss literary award
- Established
- 1994
- Organizer
- Solothurner Literaturpreis (Official website operating organization. Refer to published materials for details.)
- Category
- Literature and General Literary Arts
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Announcement Period
- around February
- Status
- Active
Description
Solothurner Literaturpreis (Solothurn Literary Prize) is a Swiss literary award that honors the literary achievements of writers in the German-speaking world. Established in 1994, it is usually awarded once a year. The prize money is 15,000 Swiss francs. Named after the city of Solothurn, past recipients include Monika Maron, Lukas Bärfuss, Anne Weber, Alain Claude Sulzer, and others. In 2022, the award was suspended due to internal circumstances. Refer to the official website and Wikipedia for the latest information.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Prize money 15,000 Swiss francs (presented to the winner)
- Cash Prize
- 15,000 CHF
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate selection | Selection committee (refer to published materials for details on composition) | — | Candidates are selected through internal screening (details not public) |
| Final selection and award | Selection committee (final decision) | — | Winners are announced on the official website and in press releases |
Candidate selection
Judges
Selection committee (refer to published materials for details on composition)
Announcement
Candidates are selected through internal screening (details not public)
Final selection and award
Judges
Selection committee (final decision)
Announcement
Winners are announced on the official website and in press releases
Criteria
- Literary achievements and lifetime contributions
- Significant contributions to German-language literature
- Originality of works and quality of expression
Related Awards
- Georg-Büchner-Preis
- Ingeborg-Bachmann-Preis
- Schweizer Literaturpreis (Swiss Literature Prize)
- Schillerpreis
Official Resources
http://www.solothurner-literaturpreis.ch/Past Winners
Anne Weber
Winner
No winner
Iris Wolff
Winner
Monika Helfer
Winner
Karen Duve
Winner
Peter Stamm
Winner
Terézia Mora
Winner
Ruth Schweikert
Winner
Thomas Hettche
Winner
Lukas Bärfuss
Winner
Franz Hohler
Winner
Annette Pehnt
Winner
Peter Bichsel
Winner
Ulrike Draesner
Winner
Juli Zeh
Winner
Jenny Erpenbeck
Winner
Peter Weber
Winner
Kathrin Röggla
Winner