Nobel Laureate Annie Ernaux’s Une femme wins the 8th Romain Rolland Book Prize in Tamil Translation

New Delhi, November 26 (TNA) The French Institute in India, in collaboration with Apeejay Trust, on Wednesday announced that “Une femme” by Annie Ernaux, translated into Tamil by S.R. Kichenamourty, published by Kalachuvadu Publications Pvt Ltd, has won the 8th edition of the Romain Rolland Book Prize for Translation.

This recognition highlights the growing strength of Tamil translations of world literature and Ernaux’s enduring impact as the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate.

Established in 2017, the Romain Rolland Book Prize rewards the finest translation of a French title into any Indian language, including English. Past laureates include works by Patrick Modiano, Andreï Makine, Albert Uderzo & René Goscinny (Astérix), Tahar Ben Jelloun, Kamel Daoud, and Jean-Daniel Baltassat. The Apeejay Trust has supported the initiative since its inception.

The winning publisher will be invited by the French Institute in India to the Paris Book Market in 2026, which brings together industry professionals through B2B and an immersive experience to explore the richness of the French publishing scene.

The winning translator will be invited to the Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, Paris’ landmark book fair showcasing the latest voices of contemporary French literature. There, he will have the opportunity to attend discussions with authors and publishers, gaining firsthand insights into today’s literary trends and strengthening his role as a vital bridge between cultures.