Prix Alain-Fournier

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The Prix Alain-Fournier is a French literary prize, awarded by the town of Saint-Amand-Montrond in honour of Alain-Fournier, author of Le Grand Meaulnes . It is intended to give encouragement to a novelist at the beginning of their career, and it can be awarded for first, second or third novels, provided that the author has not previously received any recognition at a national level. [1] [2]

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Philippe Delerm
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Anne-Marie Garat
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Yasmine Char

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