Prix Goncourt

The Prix Goncourt is a French literary prize awarded to the author of the best and most imaginative prose work of the year, with a symbolic reward of 10 euros but considerable recognition and book sales for the winning author. The prize has a history dating back to 1903, established by Edmond de Goncourt to provide talented new authors with a monetary award to write a second book, and has since become one of the most prestigious literary prizes in France. Notable winners include Marcel Proust, Simone de Beauvoir, and Marguerite Duras, with the prize often resulting in significant book sales for the winning author, with some exceeding a million copies within a year.learn more on wikipedia