What is the Georg Büchner Prize?
Q: What is the Georg Büchner Prize?
A: The Georg Büchner Prize is the most prestigious literary prize in Germany.
Q: Why was the Georg Büchner Prize created?
A: The Georg Büchner Prize was created in memory of the German writer Georg Büchner.
Q: Who was eligible to receive the Georg Büchner Prize when it was first established?
A: The Georg Büchner Prize was originally only given to artists who came from or were closely tied to Büchner's home of Hesse.
Q: When did the Georg Büchner Prize change to a general literary prize?
A: The Georg Büchner Prize changed to a general literary prize in 1951.
Q: Who is eligible to receive the Georg Büchner Prize now?
A: German language authors are eligible to receive the Georg Büchner Prize.
Q: Where does the annual speech by the recipient of the Georg Büchner Prize take place?
A: The annual speech by the recipient of the Georg Büchner Prize takes place in Darmstadt.
Q: What is the current endowment for the Georg Büchner Prize?
A: Since 2002, the Georg Büchner Prize has been endowed with 40,000 Euros.
