French novel Nevermore wins European Union Prize for Literature: 'Unique work of art'
The French novel Nevermore has won the European Union Prize for Literature, with the jury commending its poignant exploration of grief and history. Both author Cécile Wajsbrot and translator Josephine Rijnaarts will receive 10,000 euros during a ceremony at the Crossing Border festival in November.
The European Union Prize for Literature has been awarded to the French novel Nevermore, written by Cécile Wajsbrot. The annual honor recognizes the best contemporary European novel that was released in a Dutch translation during the previous year. The jury praised the book as a profound exploration of grief and human history, describing it as a secular work that resonates deeply in modern times. Josephine Rijnaarts, who provided the Dutch translation, was also lauded by the committee as having created an artistic masterpiece in her own right through her rendition of the text.
Both the author and the translator will receive a monetary award of 10,000 euros. The official prize ceremony is scheduled for November 7 during the Crossing Border festival. This recognition follows last year's winner, the Catalan novel I Gave You Eyes and You Looked into the Darkness by Irene Solà, which was previously translated by Adri Boon.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
