The Literaturpreis des Kulturkreises der deutschen Wirtschaft -- the literary prize of the 'Association of Arts and Culture of the German Economy at the Federation of German Industries', as they apparently style themselves -- is certainly among the odder German literary prizes.
Sort of like if the (US) Chamber of Commerce had a cultural wing, and gave out prizes (and money !) to young artistic talents.
(Yes, I know the very idea is too comically absurd for my American readers to even wrap their heads around ... these wacky Europeans !)
But they actually do very impressive work, and offer some nice support -- and they've announced that Juja- (and Das achte Leben (Für Brilka) -- which is coming out in English translation !) author Nino Haratischwili has been awarded the €20,000 prize this year. Nice.
But they actually do very impressive work, and offer some nice support -- and they've announced that Juja- (and Das achte Leben (Für Brilka) -- which is coming out in English translation !) author Nino Haratischwili has been awarded the €20,000 prize this year. Nice.