AustriaThe Austrian-born author, musician, and slam poet Elias Hirschl, born in 1994, has been awarded the Düsseldorfer Literaturpreis for his literary body of work. The prize, worth €20,000, is awarded by the Kunst- und Kulturstiftung der Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf. Previous recipients include notable figures such as Ursula Krechel, Michael Köhlmeier, Norbert Gstrein, and Emine Sevgi Özdamar. Hirschl's recent novels published by Zsolnay include 'Salonfähig' (2021), 'Content' (2024), and 'Schleifen' (2026). The jury, led by Emily Grunert, praised 'Schleifen' for its intricate linguistic play, narrative complexity, and ability to blend linguistics, mathematics, and physicality into an engaging reading experience.
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