A new literary award, the Alain Borne Poetry Prize, has been launched by the Alain Borne Circle, which has now revealed the shortlist for its inaugural edition. From nearly a hundred poetry collections submitted, five were selected by the association's members. The winner will be announced on December 1st by a jury led by Jean-Pierre Siméon. The shortlisted works include Ohé Pimoé by Éric Chevillard (Fata Morgana), Sauver la beauté by Gabriel Dufay (L'Atelier Contemporain), Le rêve de Dostoievski by Cécile A. Holdban (Arfuyen), Le reste de nos âmes by Patrick Laupin (La Rumeur Libre), and Cantique du lac by Anna Milani (Cheyne Éditeur). The prize honors poetry that resonates with the style and themes of Alain Borne, whether in verse or prose. The jury seeks poetry that is "at the heart of life," expressed through a unique voice open to the world, in harmony with Borne's poetic voice. The jury includes, alongside its president Jean-Pierre Siméon, several notable literary figures such as Daniel Arsand, Adeline Baldacchino, Alain Coste, Éric Fottorino, Alice Nez, Dominique Sampiero, Alain Sardaillon, Laurence Tardieu, Caroline Thivel, and Pierre Vavasseur. The winner will receive 1000 euros, and the prize will be awarded on Tuesday, December 1st, at 6:30 pm in Paris, following the jury meeting. The Alain Borne Circle was established by his daughters, Caroline and Béatrice Thivel, with the aim of reviving interest in his work and introducing it to new readers. The association was inspired by the upcoming 110th anniversary of Alain Borne's birth in 2025 and a gathering of his admirers and family. Borne was a poet and lawyer who published 18 poetry collections between 1939 and 1962 with publishers such as Robert Laffont, Seghers, and Gallimard. He lived in the Drôme region and died in 1962 at the age of 47 in a car accident. His literary journey was shaped by significant encounters, including with poet Pierre Seghers and writers Louis Aragon and Paul Éluard. He was part of the editorial committee for Poètes casqués in 1940 and later joined the National Committee of Writers in 1946 alongside Aragon and Éluard. The Alain Borne Circle seeks to bring his work back into public view, as its distribution has declined over time. The prize is one of the ways the association is working to revive interest in Borne's writing and connect it with the work of contemporary poets. By honoring modern poetry that echoes his style, the circle hopes to ensure his legacy continues to inspire new generations of readers and writers.