Clemens Meyer Honored with 2025 Lessing Prize in Saxony

The Leipzig-based author received the €20,000 award for his literary contributions focusing on marginalized communities and his mastery of diverse forms of storytelling.

Clemens Meyer, an acclaimed author from Leipzig, was awarded the 2025 Lessing Prize, the highest cultural honor in Saxony.
The jury praised Meyer for his extensive body of work, describing him as a 'free spirit' and a 'powerful storyteller' who excels in both short stories and novels.
Meyer is known for works such as 'Als wir träumten' and 'Die Projektoren,' which highlight the lives of outsiders and underprivileged groups.
In his acceptance speech, Meyer advocated for widespread teaching of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's play 'Nathan der Weise' in schools, emphasizing its message of tolerance and peace.
The biennial award, named after Enlightenment thinker Lessing, also included €7,500 grants to theater director Georg Genoux and author Tina Pruschmann.