The Prix Médicis () is a French literary award given each year in November. It was founded in 1958 by and .
History of the prize
(Archive.org 17 July 2011] It is awarded to an author whose "fame does not yet match his talent".
The award goes to a work of fiction initially published in the French language. In 1970 the ''Prix Médicis étranger'' was added to recognize a book published in translation. The ''Prix Médicis essai'' has been awarded since 1985 for non-fiction works.
Laureates ''Prix Médicis''
Laureates ''Prix Médicis étranger''
Laureates ''Prix Médicis essai''
References
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French fiction awards
Non-fiction literary awards
Awards established in 1958
1958 establishments in France