![]() ![]() The title might read like a grammar exercise, but Erpenbeck's newest novel deals with some extremely real issues in today's Germany. Jenny Erpenbeck: Gehen, Ging, Gegangen (Go, Going, Gone) The Local took a look at what made the finalists so special to make the cut. The award, organized by the Foundation of German Publishers & Booksellers Association, is presented to the best German-language novel each year, with previous winners hailing from Austria, Hungary and of course Germany.Ī first prize winner will be selected by a panel of seven judges and will be announced during the Frankfurt Book Fair on October 12th.Įach of the finalists on the shortlist will be awarded €2,500, while the first place winner will receive €25,000. ![]() ![]() The six shortlisted entries for the 11th annual German Book Prize were announced in Frankfurt on Wednesday. ![]()
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