Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:literary_award
|
| gptkbp:annual_event |
yes
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:The_Sunday_Times_Literary_Awards
gptkb:language South African literature |
| gptkbp:awarded_for |
best English-language book
|
| gptkbp:category |
gptkb:Fiction
gptkb:non-fiction |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:South_Africa
|
| gptkbp:criteria |
literary merit
originality contribution to South African literature |
| gptkbp:established_in |
gptkb:1992
|
| gptkbp:first_awarded |
gptkb:1992
|
| gptkbp:given_for |
gptkb:Author
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
South African Boeke Prize
|
| gptkbp:impact |
promotes reading
promotes cultural heritage supports educational initiatives fosters new talent encourages literary excellence recognizes authors encourages translation of works promotes literary innovation encourages critical engagement with literature enhances cultural dialogue encourages storytelling traditions celebrates diversity in literature encourages literary criticism promotes literary festivals encourages public engagement with literature fosters a love for reading encourages interdisciplinary approaches to literature encourages literary diversity encourages literary activism supports literary research fosters collaboration among writers supports diverse voices in literature promotes access to literature builds literary community supports local publishing increases visibility of South African authors provides a platform for emerging writers supports community literacy initiatives supports literary education programs supports the arts in South Africa enhances international recognition of South African literature |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:South_Africa
|
| gptkbp:notable_winners |
gptkb:Katherine_Mansfield
gptkb:Antjie_Krog gptkb:Nadine_Gordimer gptkb:Sindiwe_Magona gptkb:Zakes_Mda gptkb:J._M._Coetzee gptkb:Marlene_van_Niekerk Fiction and non-fiction categories |
| gptkbp:sponsored_by |
gptkb:The_Sunday_Times
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Khaled_Hosseini
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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