European Union Prize for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 2 (2010) Winner
Adda Djørup
アッダ・ジョルプ
Adda Djorup
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1972-08-18 （Aarhus, Denmark）
- Nationality
- Denmark
- Languages
- Danish
- Residence History
- Copenhagen, Denmark (resident)
Career
- Occupations
- poet, novelist, short story writer
- Active Years
- 2005-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Copenhagen | — | Comparative Literature | Bachelor of Arts | — | Denmark |
University of Copenhagen
Comparative Literature
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Country:
Denmark
After dropping out of secondary school and working for several years as an au pair, she returned to education and later earned a BA in Comparative Literature from the University of Copenhagen.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | EU Prize for Literature | Den mindste modstand (The Least Resistance) | — | European Union Prize for Literature | winner |
EU Prize for Literature
2010
Work:
Den mindste modstand (The Least Resistance)
Organization:
European Union Prize for Literature
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Monsieurs monologer
2005 poetryHer debut collection of poems, combining concentrated poetic language with observations of everyday life.
languageeveryday lifeintrospection
Hvis man begyndte at spørge sig selv
2007 short story collectionA collection of short stories, several set in southern Europe (Spain and Italy), reflecting the author's extended stays there.
travellonelinesscultural encounters
Den mindste modstand
2009 novelA novel that sensitively depicts relationships and individual conflicts. Awarded the EU Prize for Literature in 2010.
human relationshipsresistanceidentity
Korus’ Kabaret
2011 dramaA drama written for the stage, including elements of formal experimentation.
theatrecollectivityidentity
Poesi og andre former for trods
2015 poetryA collection of poems themed around forms of defiance and resistance.
defianceindividual strengthpower of language
Bibliography
- Monsieurs monologer (2005)
- Hvis man begyndte at spørge sig selv (2007)
- Den mindste modstand (2009)
- Korus’ Kabaret (2011)
- Poesi og andre former for trods (2015)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- condensed poetic expressioncontemporary restrained narrationimage-driven description
- Recurring Motifs
- travel and foreign placesloneliness and alienationbreakdowns in language and communication
Legacy
Recognized as a contemporary Danish writer of poetry, short stories and novels; gained international attention after winning the EU Prize for Literature in 2010 for her 2009 novel. Her work is noted for its poetic voice and stories reflecting stays in southern Europe.
Trivia
- She dropped out of secondary school in her youth and worked for several years as an au pair.
- Extended stays in Spain and Italy informed several stories in her short story collection.
- Won the EU Prize for Literature in 2010 for the 2009 novel 'Den mindste modstand'.