Prix ​​européen de l'essai Charles Veillon

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The Prix ​​européen de l'essai Charles Veillon was awarded annually from 1975 to 2010 by members of the Fondation Charles Veillon to European essayists . Since the 2010s, the awards have no longer been made annually; In 2016 and 2019, non-European winners were also honored for the first time.

history

The prize, founded in 1975 in honor of the namesake, was the first literary prize exclusively dedicated to the essay .

The Prix ​​du Roman , founded by Charles Veillon (1900–1971) himself after the Second World War , was awarded every year in the three categories French, German and Italian. The prize should contribute to understanding in Europe through culture.

The prize is awarded in Lausanne , Switzerland , in conjunction with a public seminar. The foundation will then publish the results of the seminar as a brochure. The award ceremony is organized in collaboration with the University of Lausanne and the Librairie Payot .

Award winners

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Individual evidence

  1. ^ Double competence in FAZ from April 2, 2014, page 11.
  2. ^ Articles of Association in FAZ from February 10, 2016, page 9