Silesius Poetry Award | |
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Angelus Silesius Monument in
Wrocław | |
Awarded for | literary achievements in poetry |
Country | Poland |
Presented by | the city of Wrocław |
First awarded | 2008 |
The Silesius Poetry Award (Polish: Wrocławska Nagroda Poetycka Silesius) is an annual Polish literary prize presented by the city of Wrocław, Lower Silesia.
The award was established in 2008 and is presented during the Port Literacki Wrocław Festival. It takes its name from a prominent Silesian Baroque poet Angelus Silesius (1624–1677). The award was created on the initiative of Jarosław Broda, head of the Wroclaw Department of Culture, and is funded by the city of Wrocław. It is awarded in three major categories: lifetime achievement, best debut and book of the year and the laureates receive cash prizes of PLN 100,000 (c.$25,000), PLN 50,000 and PLN 20,000 respectively. They are also presented with a statuette designed by a Polish sculptor Michał Staszczak. [1] [2] [3]
2022
2021
2020 [4]
2019 [5]
2018 [6]
2017
2016 [7]
2015
2014
2013 [9]
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
Silesius Poetry Award | |
---|---|
Angelus Silesius Monument in
Wrocław | |
Awarded for | literary achievements in poetry |
Country | Poland |
Presented by | the city of Wrocław |
First awarded | 2008 |
The Silesius Poetry Award (Polish: Wrocławska Nagroda Poetycka Silesius) is an annual Polish literary prize presented by the city of Wrocław, Lower Silesia.
The award was established in 2008 and is presented during the Port Literacki Wrocław Festival. It takes its name from a prominent Silesian Baroque poet Angelus Silesius (1624–1677). The award was created on the initiative of Jarosław Broda, head of the Wroclaw Department of Culture, and is funded by the city of Wrocław. It is awarded in three major categories: lifetime achievement, best debut and book of the year and the laureates receive cash prizes of PLN 100,000 (c.$25,000), PLN 50,000 and PLN 20,000 respectively. They are also presented with a statuette designed by a Polish sculptor Michał Staszczak. [1] [2] [3]
2022
2021
2020 [4]
2019 [5]
2018 [6]
2017
2016 [7]
2015
2014
2013 [9]
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008