Leipzig Book Award for European Understanding
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The Leipzig Book Award for European Understanding is a prestigious German literary prize honoring authors and intellectuals whose works foster cross-cultural dialogue and mutual understanding within Europe.
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Target entity: Leipzig Book Award for European Understanding Context triple: [Hans Küng, awardReceived, Leipzig Book Award for European Understanding]
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A.
Leipzig Book Fair Prize for Literature
The Leipzig Book Fair Prize for Literature is a prestigious German literary award presented annually at the Leipzig Book Fair to honor outstanding works of contemporary literature.
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Peace Prize of the German Book Trade
The Peace Prize of the German Book Trade is a prestigious German literary and cultural award honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to international understanding, peace, and humanity through their work.
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European Prize for Literature
The European Prize for Literature is a prestigious literary award that honors outstanding contemporary European authors and promotes cross-border recognition of their work.
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Ludwig-Börne-Preis
The Ludwig-Börne-Preis is a prestigious German literary and essay prize awarded for outstanding contributions to public discourse, criticism, and intellectual life in the spirit of writer Ludwig Börne.
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E.
Neustadt International Prize for Literature
The Neustadt International Prize for Literature is a prestigious biennial global literary award often regarded as a precursor to the Nobel Prize in Literature.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: Leipzig Book Award for European Understanding Target entity description: The Leipzig Book Award for European Understanding is a prestigious German literary prize honoring authors and intellectuals whose works foster cross-cultural dialogue and mutual understanding within Europe.
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A.
Leipzig Book Fair Prize for Literature
The Leipzig Book Fair Prize for Literature is a prestigious German literary award presented annually at the Leipzig Book Fair to honor outstanding works of contemporary literature.
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B.
Peace Prize of the German Book Trade
The Peace Prize of the German Book Trade is a prestigious German literary and cultural award honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to international understanding, peace, and humanity through their work.
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C.
European Prize for Literature
The European Prize for Literature is a prestigious literary award that honors outstanding contemporary European authors and promotes cross-border recognition of their work.
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D.
Ludwig-Börne-Preis
The Ludwig-Börne-Preis is a prestigious German literary and essay prize awarded for outstanding contributions to public discourse, criticism, and intellectual life in the spirit of writer Ludwig Börne.
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E.
Neustadt International Prize for Literature
The Neustadt International Prize for Literature is a prestigious biennial global literary award often regarded as a precursor to the Nobel Prize in Literature.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
German literary prize
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literary award ⓘ |
| aim |
encouraging reflection on European history and present
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strengthening European civil society ⓘ supporting intercultural communication in Europe ⓘ |
| awardFor |
contributions to mutual understanding within Europe
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fostering cross-cultural dialogue in Europe ⓘ promotion of European understanding ⓘ |
| category |
European literary awards
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German literary awards ⓘ |
| city | Leipzig ⓘ |
| country | Germany ⓘ |
| criterion |
outstanding non-fiction work
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promotion of democratic values in Europe ⓘ significant contribution to European integration ⓘ |
| eligibility |
authors
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intellectuals ⓘ public figures contributing to European dialogue ⓘ |
| field |
humanities
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literature ⓘ social sciences ⓘ |
| firstAwarded | 1994 ⓘ |
| frequency | annual ⓘ |
| hasAwardedDiscipline |
cultural studies
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essay ⓘ historical writing ⓘ political analysis ⓘ |
| hasWebsite | https://www.leipziger-buchmesse.de ⓘ |
| inception | 1994 ⓘ |
| language | any European language ⓘ |
| location | Leipzig ⓘ |
| monetaryValue | 20000 euro ⓘ |
| namedInLanguage | Preis der Leipziger Buchmesse zur Europäischen Verständigung ⓘ |
| notableLaureate |
Amos Oz
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Claudio Magris ⓘ György Konrád ⓘ Karl Schlögel ⓘ Mircea Cărtărescu ⓘ Ryszard Kapuściński ⓘ Svetlana Alexievich ⓘ |
| organizer | Leipzig Book Fair ⓘ |
| presentedAt | Leipzig Book Fair ⓘ |
| regionServed | Europe ⓘ |
| selectionProcess | jury decision ⓘ |
| sponsor |
City of Leipzig
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linked to:
Leipzig
Federal Foreign Office of Germany ⓘ
linked to:
German Foreign Office
Leipzig Book Fair ⓘ Saxon State Ministry for Science and the Arts ⓘ |
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Preis der Leipziger Buchmesse zur Europäischen Verständigung
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