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Tanizaki Prize — The Tanizaki Prize (谷崎潤一郎賞 Tanizaki Jun ichirō Shō ), named in honor of the Japanese novelist Jun ichirō Tanizaki, is one of Japan s most sought after literary awards. It was established in 1965 by the publishing company Chūō Kōronsha Inc. to… … Wikipedia
TANIZAKI JUN’ICHIRO PRIZE — The Tanizaki Jun’ichiro Prize (Tanizaki Jun’ichiro sho) was established in 1965 to honor novelist Tanizaki Jun’ichiro. The prize, established by the Chuo Koron publishing house, is awarded annually to the author of that year’s most exemplary… … Japanese literature and theater
TANIZAKI JUN’ICHIRO — (1886–1965) Tanizaki Jun’ichiro was the immensely popular author of such novels as Tade ku mushi (1929; tr. Some Prefer Nettles, 1955) and Sasameyuki (1943–48; tr. The Makioka Sisters, 1957). Although Tanizaki began writing in college, most of … Japanese literature and theater
Dengeki Novel Prize — The Dengeki Novel Prize (電撃小説大賞, Dengeki Shōsetsu Taishō?) is a literary award handed out annually (since 1994) by the Japanese publisher ASCII Media Works (formerly MediaWorks) for their Dengeki Bunko light novel imprint. The contest has… … Wikipedia
Noma Literary Prize — Not to be confused with the Noma Literacy Prize Noma Literary Prize Awarded for Literary award Presented by Noma Service Association Country Japan First awarded 1941 The No … Wikipedia
Naoki Prize — The Naoki Prize is a Japanese literary award presented semiannually. The official name is Naoki Sanjugo Prize. It was created in 1935 by Kikuchi Kan, then editor of the Bungeishunjū magazine, and named in memory of novelist Naoki Sanjugo.… … Wikipedia
Dazai Osamu Prize — The Dazai Osamu Prize (太宰治賞) is a Japanese literary prize named for novelist Dazai Osamu (1909–1948). The prize was established in 1965 by the Chikuma Shobo publishing company, discontinued in 1978, and resumed again in 1999 with co sponsorship… … Wikipedia
Asahi Prize — The Asahi Prize is a prize awarded by the Japanese newspaper the Asahi shimbun for achievement in scholarship or the arts that has made a contribution to culture or society. It was established in 1929. Many recipients of this prize have later… … Wikipedia
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
World Literary Prizes 2004 — ▪ Table World Literary Prizes 2004 All prizes are annual and were awarded in 2004 unless otherwise stated. Currency equivalents as of July 1, 2004, were as follows: €1 = $1.219; £1 = $1.819; Can$1 = $0.750; ¥1 = $0.009; SKr 1 = $0.133; and DKr 1 … Universalium
