Ernst Jandl Prize 2025: Ulf Stolterfoht triumphs in poetry!

Ernst Jandl Prize 2025: Ulf Stolterfoht triumphs in poetry!

The Ernst Jandl Prize for Lyric 2025 is awarded to the renowned poet Ulf Stolterfoht, as the Minister of Art and Culture Werner Kogler announced today. This significant literary award, which has been awarded every two years since 2001, has been endowed with 15,000 euros and rewarded outstanding achievements in German -language poetry. The ceremony will take place on June 7, 2025 in the picturesque Neuberg an der Mürz, Styria, as part of the Ernst Jandl days (from June 6th to 8th).

Kogler praised Stolterfoh's work for his ability to embed the poetry into the reality of people. The jury proked, especially Stolterfoh's multi -volume "technical languages" as an example of the creative examination of language and its influence on our perception of the world. According to Kogler, the author's poems are shaped by intellectual cheerfulness and literary sophistication, which takes the readers on an experimental journey through the text archive. Stolterfoht has made a name for himself over the years and is considered a master of language -philosophical reflection, where he can show an impressive portfolio of poems, including "wood smoke over Heslach", which acts from the Stuttgart bohemian.

Ulf Stolterfoht: A look at the lives of the award winner

Ulf Stolterfoht, born on June 8, 1963 in Stuttgart, has lived in Berlin since 1994 and has established himself as a freelance writer and translator. He not only gained significant prices, such as the Alfred Gruber Prize and the Peter Huchel Prize, but is also active as a poetry teacher at various institutes. He has been part of the Impro collective since 1982 and has published several important works. His poems are represented in numerous collections, which reflect the complexity and wealth of language, as in his latest work "Neu-Jerusalem".

The jury of the Ernst Jandl Prize 2025 is made up of experienced literates and humanities scholars who decide on the nomination in a non-public meeting. This award represents another highlight in Stolterfoh's career and reflects the recognition of his innovative and profound poetry, which goes far beyond what is common. Further information about Ulf Stolterfoht and his work can be found on the page Lyikline.org .