Drachmannlegatet is a Danish literary award founded in 1917, based on funding derived from the entrance fee to Drachmanns Hus in Skagen. The winner is announced annually on 9 October, the anniversary of the birthday of Danish writer and painter Holger Drachmann (1846–1908).[1][2]

Portrait of Holger Drachmann painted by Peder Severin Krøyer

History

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Efforts were first made to establish the award in 1916, in connection with the 70th anniversary of Drachmann's birth. It was first awarded the next year in 1917 to Johannes Buchholtz (1882–1940). Occasionally the Drachmann has not been awarded on a given year, though on other occasions it has been awarded to multiple authors.[3]

List of recipients

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The following authors have been awarded the Drachmannlegatet:[1][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Drachmannlegatet". Skagens Kunstmuseer (in Danish). Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Holger Drachmann". Skagen Museum. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
  3. ^ "Drachmannlegatet 100 år: Ib Michael modtager Drachmannlegatet". Skagens Kunstmuseer (in Danish). 9 October 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  4. ^ Jensen, Niels. "Drachmannlegatet". Danske Litteraturpriser (in Danish). Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  5. ^ Sonne, Birgitte (9 October 2021). "Forfatter og Skagen-præst Kristian Ditlev Jensen modtager litteraturpris". Nordjyske (in Danish).
  6. ^ "Jesper Wung-Sung modtager Drachmannlegatet 2022". Skagens Kunstmuseer (in Danish). 11 September 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2023.