Literary award · Germany · since 1971

Lion-Feuchtwanger-Preis

Award. Established 1971 in Germany.

About Lion-Feuchtwanger-Preis

The Lion Feuchtwanger Prize is a German literary prize for historical prose. It is awarded by the Academy of Arts, Berlin on 7 July, the anniversary of his birthday. It was endowed by Marta Feuchtwanger, the widow of Lion Feuchtwanger. It was awarded annually between 1971 and 1992. Subsequently, it has been awarded less regularly. The prize is worth €7,500 to the winner, whose identity is determined by a jury of three members.

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Recent winners

YearWinnerWinning work
2024Dieter Langewiesche—
2009Reinhard Jirgl—
2004Edgar Hilsenrath—
1998Eckart Klessmann—
1991Brigitte Struzyk—
1990Horst Drescher—
1989Walter Beltz—
1988Eckart Krumbholz—
1987Sigrid Damm—
1985Volker Ebersbach—
1984Kurt David—

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

Eligibility and entering

Check the official rules of the Lion-Feuchtwanger-Preis 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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