Literary award · Denmark · since 1917
Drachmannlegatet
Danish literary award founded in 1917. Established 1917 in Denmark.
About Drachmannlegatet
Drachmannlegatet is a Danish literary award founded in 1917, based on funding derived from the entrance fee to Drachmanns Hus in Skagen. The winner is announced annually on 9 October, the anniversary of the birthday of Danish writer and painter Holger Drachmann (1846–1908).
From the Wikipedia article “Drachmannlegatet”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Recent winners
| Year | Winner | Winning work |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Ib Michael | — |
| 2016 | Kristina Stoltz | — |
| 2015 | Pia Juul | — |
| 2014 | Sten Kaalø | — |
| 2013 | Klaus Rifbjerg | — |
| 2012 | Marianne Larsen | — |
| 2009 | Thomas Boberg | — |
| 2005 | Jens Smærup Sørensen | — |
| 1997 | Johannes Møllehave | — |
| 1993 | FP Jac | — |
| 1991 | Rolf Gjedsted | — |
| 1989 | Preben Major Sørensen | — |
| 1986 | Pia Tafdrup | — |
| 1983 | Lean Nielsen | — |
| 1980 | Asger Schnack | — |
From Wikidata; the list may be incomplete for some years.
Eligibility and entering
Check the official rules of the Drachmannlegatet for the current eligibility window, accepted formats, residency or language requirements and any entry fee. For most established prizes the publisher submits on the author's behalf, often with a limit on entries per imprint.
If you are self-published, look for an explicit statement that independently published books are accepted, and budget for entry fees and copies for judges.
Sources & data
- Structured data from Wikidata Q3436357 (CC0).
- Summary text from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).