Oe Kenzaburo Award
おおえけんざぶろうしょう
Literary award selected by Oe Kenzaburo and sponsored by Kodansha.
Literature
- Established
- 2006
- Organizer
- Kodansha
- Category
- Pure Literature
- Selection Method
- Non-open
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Ended
Description
Established in 2006 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Oe Kenzaburo's writing career and the 100th anniversary of Kodansha's founding, it was held once a year for a total of 8 times from 2007 to 2014. The target is works published during the one year from January to December. No public call for entries; Oe selects the work of 'literary language' most recognized for its potential and achievements, and publishes a public dialogue with the winning author in the Gunzou magazine. The winning work is translated into either English, French, or German and published worldwide.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Translation of the winning work into either English, French, or German, and publication worldwide
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final selection | Oe Kenzaburo | — | Publishes a public dialogue with the winning author in the Gunzou magazine |
Final selection
Judges
Oe Kenzaburo
Announcement
Publishes a public dialogue with the winning author in the Gunzou magazine
Criteria
- Selects the work of 'literary language' most recognized for potential and achievements
Related Awards
- Akutagawa Prize
- Noma Prize for New Writers
- Mishima Yukio Prize