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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
award
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| gptkbp:annualEvent |
held every year
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
crime fiction
mystery genre thriller genre |
| gptkbp:awardedBy |
excellence in mystery writing
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| gptkbp:category |
Best First Novel
Best Novel Best Short Story Best Critical/Biographical Best Motion Picture Screenplay Best Television Episode Teleplay |
| gptkbp:criteria |
published works
original works screenplays television episodes non-fiction works fictional works |
| gptkbp:firstAwarded |
1946
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Edgar Award
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| gptkbp:impact |
celebrates literary achievements
influences publishing industry promotes mystery literature recognizes talent in mystery writing encourages_new_authors |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
detective fiction
noir fiction Edgar_Allan_Poe's_works |
| gptkbp:namedAfter |
gptkb:Edgar_Allan_Poe
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
Best First Novel
Best Novel Best Short Story Best Critical/Biographical Best Motion Picture Screenplay Best Television Episode Teleplay |
| gptkbp:notableWinners |
gptkb:Agatha_Christie
gptkb:Michael_Connelly gptkb:James_Ellroy gptkb:Stephen_King gptkb:Harlan_Coben gptkb:Tana_French gptkb:Gillian_Flynn gptkb:Ruth_Ware gptkb:Walter_Mosley gptkb:Louise_Penny |
| gptkbp:presentedBy |
Mystery Writers of America
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| gptkbp:sacraments |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
Mystery Writers of America
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| gptkbp:website |
www.theedgars.com
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