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Authors' private libraries
Authors' archives entering the CNL often include their private libraries.They may contain almost the entire collection of books owned by the author in question, or they may have been previously sorted by the family. Signed and annotated books of...
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Current bibliography of Luxembourgish literature
The Current Bibliography of Luxembourgish Literature is a specialised annual publication, which lists every literary work by a Luxembourgish author and every work on Luxembourgish literature and the national literary scene. It also lists literary histories and reviews by Luxembourgish
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Dictionary of Luxembourgish Authors
Dictionary of Luxembourgish Authors The Dictionary of Luxembourgish Authors contains information on the life and work of authors who have been part of
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Searching the dictionary
Tutorial: Searching the Dictionary of Luxembourgish Authors The Dictionary of Luxembourgish Authors is a bilingual piece of work (French and German)
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Literary Prizes
The Luxembourgish literary scene revolves around various literary prizes awarded by several organisations. The prizes tend to reward a single work or a body of work in any language. Among these awards are the Prix Tony Bourg by the Centre culturel
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Terms of Use
The archival fonds and the library of the Centre national de littérature (CNL) can be consulted for scientific, literary, cultural and journalistic
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Searching the catalogue
Searching for a document in a-z.lu is simple. Type one or more keywords in the search bar and then click the search button. a-z.lu automatically searches in all contents. In order to narrow down your search you can select a tab
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The Prix Servais
Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus, accédez à la présentation du Prix Servais.
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The a-z.lu catalogue
a-z.lu is the collective search engine for the Luxembourgish network of libraries known as bibnet.lu, of which the CNL is a member. a-z.lu brings visibility to the material which Luxembourgish libraries and archives have on offer, whether it be digital or
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The Prix Batty Weber
Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus, accédez à la présentation du Prix Batty Weber.
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The Concours littéraire national
Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus, accédez à la présentation du concours littéraire national.
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Searching the catalogue
Searching for a document in a-z.lu is simple. Type one or more keywords in the search bar and then click the search button.
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The a-z.lu catalogue
a-z.lu is the collective search engine for the Luxembourgish network of libraries known as bibnet.lu, of which the CNL is a member. a-z.lu brings visibility to the material which Luxembourgish libraries and archives have on offer, whether it be digital or
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List of archival documents and special collections
Please find the alphabetical list of archival documents and the special collections in the collective catalog www.a-z.lu An alphabetical list of the archival collections can be found on catalog.bibnet.lu.
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Other literary prizes
For an overview of all literary prizes in Luxembourg, their winners and international literary prizes awarded to Luxembourg authors, please see the dictionary of authors.
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Authors
The online version of the Dictionary of Luxembourgish Authors features authors who have been or still are active in the Luxembourgish literary scene, starting in 1815 and focusing on their life and works. More than 1,200 authors - including pseudonyms or
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Archives
The CNL is home to an archive and research centre, as well as a library dedicated to Luxembourgish literature. We also regularly update the online Dictionary of Luxembourgish Authors. The Maison Servais hosts many readings and events, including literary award
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Library
The CNL’s library, which specialises in Luxemburgensia and holds over 40,000 books, is a reference library; the books may only be consulted in the reading room. Our specialised library contains books from various collections, books on subjects related to literature such
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Fonds
The CNL holds an important archival collection as well as special collections on Luxembourgish authors or relating to Luxembourgish literary history. These collections consist of a variety of archival documents: manuscripts, letters, personal documents, photos, audio and video recordings, microfilms,