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Grand prix de littérature Paul-Morand

French literary prize. Established 1977 in France.

About Grand prix de littérature Paul-Morand

The Grand prix de littérature Paul-Morand is a French literary award, established by the Académie française in 1977 and handed out in 1980 for the first time. The prize goes to an author for their entire body of work. It is named after the writer Paul Morand. It is handed out every second year, alternately with the Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française.

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Recent winners

YearWinnerWinning work
2026Gérard de Cortanze—
2024Marcel Cohen—
2022Éric Neuhoff—
2020Valère Novarina—
2018Charles Dantzig—
2014Gilles Lapouge—
2012Patrick Grainville—
2010Olivier Rolin—
2008Jacques Roubaud—
2006Jean Echenoz—
2004Jean Rolin—
2002Jean-Paul Kauffmann—
2000Patrick Modiano—
1998Daniel Rondeau—
1996Marcel Schneider—

From Wikidata; the list may be incomplete for some years.

Eligibility and entering

Check the official rules of the Grand prix de littérature Paul-Morand 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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