Multatuli Prize


The Multatuli Prize is a Dutch literary prize that is given every year to an author for exemplary writing in Dutch language.

Background

The prizes were started in Amsterdam after the Second World War.
The prize is named after the acclaimed Dutch author Eduard Douwes Dekker and is considered to be one of the most prestigious prizes in Dutch literature.

Eligibility

The nominated books must have been published between May 1 of the previous year and April 30 of the entry year.

Notable winners

Past winners of the prize include: