Prix Goncourt 2024 Finalists Announced
Kamel Daoud, Gaël Faye, Hélène Gaudy, and Sandrine Collette are in the running for France's top literary prize.
- The Prix Goncourt jury revealed the four finalists on October 22, with the winner to be announced on November 4.
- Kamel Daoud's 'Houris' and Gaël Faye's 'Jacaranda' are considered frontrunners for their exploration of historical tragedies.
- The other finalists include 'Madelaine avant l'aube' by Sandrine Collette and 'Archipels' by Hélène Gaudy.
- The Goncourt Prize, though monetarily symbolic, significantly boosts book sales and international translations.
- The prize ceremony will follow tradition, taking place at the Drouant restaurant in Paris.
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