1980 My literary era

This year's jury chairman is Umberto Eco, who won the Strega Literary Prize in 1981 for his work "The Name of the Rose". He is not only a writer, but also a philosopher, semiotician, Historian, literary critic, essayist, theologian and many other titles.

These titles were given to him by the European media, and he was known as a European public intellectual and the most dazzling Italian writer in the second half of the 20th century.

The award ceremony officially began. The main members of the jury and the shortlisted writers for this year's Strega Literary Award all appeared. The reporters' camera flashes flashed wildly, leaving a spot of light in front of every writer facing the camera, and their sight was completely blocked.

Lin Weimin was arranged to stand in the middle of the five shortlisted writers. A Chinese writer was placed in this position. Many reporters in the audience seemed to have a premonition, and many shots focused on Lin Weimin.

After the appearance, Umberto Eco, the chairman of the jury, gave a speech. After his passionate speech, there were bursts of applause. Unfortunately, Lin Weimin didn't understand a word and just clapped along.

Then, Lin Weimin saw Umberto Eco solemnly take out a piece of paper from the pocket of his suit, and then began to speak again. He thought he was about to present an award. At this time, the translator came up to the stage. He whispered something into his ear, and he realized that this was to award the Strega Children's Literature Award.

The Strega Literary Prize was sponsored by the young businessman Guido Alberti, who sponsored the prize of 100,000 lire for the prize.

Over the years since then, the Strega Literary Prize has continued to develop, and the prize money has become jointly provided by the Bellonci Foundation and the Strega Winery. The winner of each Strega Literary Prize will receive 20,000 lire. bonus.

This prize money is at a high level among all the major literary awards in the world. Among the most influential literary awards, in addition to the Swedish Nobel Prize for Literature and the British Booker Prize for Literature, the Strega Literary Prize has the highest prize money.

The Goncourt Literary Prize is only fifty francs, and the National Book Critics Circle Award has no bonus at all, which reflects the importance of participation.

In this comparison, Italian comrades are still kind!

While Lin Weimin was wandering around, the Children's Literature Award had already been awarded.

After the winner of the Children's Literature Award walked off the stage, Lin Weimin could feel that everyone on the stage was solemn, and the eyes of many guests and reporters in the audience were also full of expectation.

Umberto Eco's voice was loud, but Lin Weimin couldn't understand a word. The translator behind him was trying to restore Umberto Eco's words.

"He exerted genius creativity in the novel, using a whimsical way that has never been tried before to turn an almost dead-written subject into gold. Reading this novel is like appreciating Chaplin's comedy, It is a mixture of sadness and joy, but it deeply penetrates the flash of human nature and the cruelty of war.

This novel highlights the cheerful and optimistic character of the European people and is destined to become an indelible classic in the European literary world.

The most rare thing is that such a work describing the story of Europe during World War II was actually created by a Chinese writer.

Next, let us congratulate..."

While enjoying the attention of everyone, Lin Weimin was listening to the words of the translator beside him.

The jury spoke highly of the award-winning works, and everyone present understood the winners of today's awards.

Umberto Eco paused for a moment and shouted at the top of his voice: "No matter what, life is beautiful, longwomen!"

If not for the reminder from the translator behind him, Lin Weimin really thought that he was not the one to win the award.

As soon as Umberto Eco finished speaking, the audience burst into applause and the atmosphere was warm.

The reaction was half a beat slow. Lin Weimin stepped forward and shook hands with Umberto Eco. The old man spoke to Lin Weimin enthusiastically. Unfortunately, Lin Weimin could not understand a word and could only smile at him.

In the end, Umberto Eco switched to English and said "Congratulations", and Lin Weimin replied with a thank you.

After receiving the check worth 20,000 liras and the Strega Literary Award trophy, Lin Weimin showed a sincere smile on his face and faced the reporters, showing the trophy and bonus. The lights flashed in the audience, and the media enthusiastically followed. The writers expressed a certain amount of envy.

At this moment, Lin Weimin was the envy of everyone.

He is the first Chinese winner of the Strega Literary Prize since its establishment 46 years ago, the first writer to have two works shortlisted at the same time, and the youngest winner of the Strega Literary Prize.

In an understatement, Lin Weimin actually broke three records of the Strega Literary Award. This not only provided discussion material for the guests present today, but also provided material for all reporters to shape the outcome of this Strega Literary Award. Legendary.

In the future, when the world's literary circles and literature lovers talk about the Strega Literary Award, Lin Weimin is destined to become the unavoidable name for this award.

After the applause and flash lights, it was time for Lin Weimin's speech.

He looked calm and indifferent, with a warm smile on his face. He was calm and restrained, and finished his brief speech in a slow yet solemn tone.

The applause from the audience once again shook the museum. Many of the audience were literary practitioners and were familiar with Lin Weimin’s information. Even if they didn’t know him originally, they would know it clearly after a little inquiry after the shortlist was announced.

Two National Book Critics Circle Awards and one Goncourt Literary Award. Any of these awards is a supreme honor for any writer.

Now that Lin Weimin has added the Strega Literary Award to his glorious resume, the group of people in the audience seemed to see the rise of a world-class writer.

What an honor it is that the Strega Literary Prize can be a pearl in the coronation crown of such a writer!

At the end of his speech, Lin Weimin walked off the stage and accepted the congratulations and blessings from everyone present. There was too much curiosity and desire to explore around him, a Chinese writer who broke three records of the Strega Literary Award.

Roger Strauss patted Lin Weimin on the shoulder and said, "Lin, this time your novel will probably be a hit in Europe again."

Albert on the side laughed loudly, "Our publishing house's girdle has been prepared for a long time, and now all Lin's works in the Italian bookstore have been replaced with brand-new 'small waists', 'Street's waistbands" The winner of the Canada Literary Award, the youngest winner and the only writer to have two works shortlisted at the same time! These gimmicks will probably make us a lot of money!"

When a work wins an award, besides the writer, the happiest person is the publisher.

In the literary world, every award is the best advertisement for a work.

Everyone gathered together to talk and laugh, and the atmosphere was joyful and peaceful.

No one noticed how the four writers who did not win the award left the scene, winners and losers. This is the same even in the literary circle.

More than half an hour later, the guests left the venue one after another, and Lin Weimin also began to accept interviews from Italian and European media under the arrangement of the jury.

Halfway through the interview, there was a break.

"Teacher Lin, congratulations!"

Several staff members who had been by the side congratulated Lin Weimin again. We are all Chinese and are proud of Lin Weimin for being able to win glory for the country overseas.

This time for the Strega Literary Award, Lin Weimin also saw the two reporters from the New H News Agency who interviewed him at the last Goncourt Literary Award, and were interviewed again.

They are reporters stationed in Western Europe. All major news happening in several countries here, including news related to China, is inseparable from them.

"Thank you both for your hard work!"

After struggling for most of the day, the sun was about to set, and there was a celebration dinner for the Stray Awards in the evening.

The dinner was held on the grass outside the Julia Villa. Many guests who disappeared during Lin Weimin's interview in the afternoon ran out again at some point and sat and chatted leisurely under the awning on the outdoor grass.

The environment in the ancient Roman-style manor villa is elegant. Everyone sits together in twos and threes, and the atmosphere is relaxed and happy.

The Strega Literary Prize is co-sponsored by the Bellonci Foundation and the jury, and its sponsors are the Rome Chamber of Commerce, BPER Bank and the Strega Winery.

The dinner was filled with sumptuous dishes, and Lin Weimin was arranged to sit with several judges, with Albert and a translator by his side.

As the absolute protagonist of today's award ceremony, Lin Weimin was naturally the focus of the dinner table.

Especially the old comrade Umberto Eco frequently harassed Lin Weimin.

Umberto Eco was very fond of Jewish culture and claimed from a young age that he might have Jewish ancestry. He also particularly liked comedy works and could never tire of Chaplin's movies.

"No matter what, life is beautiful" almost occupied all the old man's favorite elements, and he loved this work very much.

When the Strega Literary Award announced the twelve shortlists and the twelve to five shortlists, all shortlisted writers were required to be present, but because Lin Weimin was in China, he never showed up.

This time for the award, it was hard to catch Lin Weimin, and Umberto Eco couldn't help but pull him to talk about the creation process of the novel.

After hearing Lin Weimin say that the novel was inspired to write while he was receiving the Goncourt Literary Prize in France, Umberto Eco said: "Lin, our city of Rome has a long history. I will take you around when I have time. Maybe you can Now that I’m inspired, I’ll write another work about Rome.”

Lin Weimin smiled bitterly and said: "Mr. Eco, please forgive me. The birth of "No matter what, life is beautiful" is just a coincidence. If I receive an award and have to write a novel, I will be really busy. .”

Umberto Eco understands Lin Weimin’s resume. His award-winning experience is almost out of reach for many writers.

"Then you can't favor one over the other!"

The two joked a bit, and Umberto Eco noticed that there were reporters taking photos nearby.

He warmly hugged Lin Weimin and stood up to take two photos. He also joked to the reporter: "Remember to use this one for the headlines tomorrow morning!"

Everyone nearby laughed.

Lin Weimin smiled and said: "It won't be possible tomorrow morning, it will probably take two days. This is a journalist comrade from our country's New H News Agency."

During the dinner break, Lin Weimin ran to the side to chat with two XinH News reporters.

After the interviews were completed, Lin Weimin asked them why they were not in a hurry to send the materials, but was told that the text materials had been sent back, and they were left here to collect image materials.

CCTV plans to do a news feature on Lin Weimin's award, which requires a lot of video material.

Lin Weimin stared blankly.

You guys are working on a special topic for me, but I don’t even know about it?