Grand prix de la Critique littéraire
The grand prix de la Critique littéraire was created in 1948 by Robert André. It is awarded each year by the French PEN club to a literary essay. Chaired by , its jury is now made up of Jean Blot, Jean-Luc Despax, Jean-Claude Lamy, Daniel Leuwers, , Laurence Paton (general secretary), and . Since its creation, it has rewarded many leading authors and intends to promote a literary criticism of quality and, quite simply, literature.