It's a literary prize that's still attracting as many contenders as ever. The Prix Médicis, which rewards a novel, story or collection of short stories by a little-known or unknown author, unveiled its 2023 prize list on November 9. Writer Kevin Lambert was honored for Que notre joie demeure. The ceremony took place in the historic and literary setting of the restaurant La Méditerranée, on the Place de l'Odéon in Paris. The annual Prix Médicis spotlights French literary talent and is a highlight of the cultural calendar.
This year's Prix Médicis is awarded to Kevin Lambert for his novel Que notre joie demeure, published by Le Nouvel Attila. This book, with its singular, captivating writing style, tells a story that resonates deeply with contemporary readers. Lambert, known for his unique style and ability to touch the hearts of his readers, has once again distinguished himself on the French literary scene.
The Prix Médicis, while celebrating Kevin Lambert, also spotlighted other renowned authors who were in the running for this distinction. These included Dominique Barbéris with Une façon d'aimer, Salma El Moumni for Adieu Tanger, and Éric Reinhardt with Sarah, Susanne et l'écrivain. These nominations demonstrate the diversity and richness of contemporary French-language literature. Last year, the Prix Médicis was awarded to Emmanuelle Bayamack-Tam for La Treizième heure, underlining the continuity of excellence in the choice of prizewinners.
Meanwhile, the Prix Médicis for foreign novels was awarded ex-aequo to Han Kang and Lidia Jorge for their works Impossibles adieux and Misericordia respectively, testifying to the international scope of the prize. In the essay category, Laure Murat won for Proust, roman familial, underlining the importance of the genre in today's literary landscape. These distinctions reflect the Prix Médicis ' ongoing commitment to rewarding literary and intellectual diversity on a global scale.
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