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).

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Recent winners

YearWinnerWinning work
2017Ib Michael—
2016Kristina Stoltz—
2015Pia Juul—
2014Sten Kaalø—
2013Klaus Rifbjerg—
2012Marianne Larsen—
2009Thomas Boberg—
2005Jens Smærup Sørensen—
1997Johannes Møllehave—
1991Rolf Gjedsted—
1989Preben Major Sørensen—
1986Pia Tafdrup—
1983Lean Nielsen—
1980Asger Schnack—
1969Ivan Malinowski—

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.

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