Sapir Prize for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 10 (2009) Winner
Alon Hilu
アロン・ヒル
Aron Hiru
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1972-06-21 （Jaffa, Israel）
- Nationality
- Israeli
- Languages
- Hebrew
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Playwright, Attorney
- Active Years
- 1987-2025
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tel Aviv University | — | Dramatic Writing | 劇作関連の学位 | — | Israel |
| — | — | Law (degree) | 法学士（詳細不明） | — | Israel |
Tel Aviv University
Dramatic Writing
Degree:
劇作関連の学位
Country:
Israel
Studied under Yehoshua Sobol and Shmuel Hasfari
—
Law (degree)
Degree:
法学士（詳細不明）
Country:
Israel
Practices as an intellectual property attorney
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Presidential Prize for Literature | — | — | Office of the President of Israel (cultural award) | 受賞 |
| 2005 | Sapir Prize | Death of a Monk | — | Sapir Prize Committee | 最終候補（shortlisted） |
| 2009 | Sapir Prize | The House of Rajani | — | Sapir Prize Committee | 一度授与されたが後に取り消し |
Presidential Prize for Literature
2006
Organization:
Office of the President of Israel (cultural award)
Result:
受賞
Sapir Prize
2005
Work:
Death of a Monk
Organization:
Sapir Prize Committee
Result:
最終候補（shortlisted）
Sapir Prize
2009
Work:
The House of Rajani
Organization:
Sapir Prize Committee
Result:
一度授与されたが後に取り消し
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Death of a Monk
2004 Historical novelBased on the historical blood libel in Damascus, the novel offers an original homosexual interpretation of the events, weaving historical facts and fiction to explore memory, prejudice and internal conflicts within a community.
memoryprejudicereligious persecutionhomosexuality
Translations
- English translation (Harvill Secker, London)
- French translation (Edition Du Seuil, Paris)
- Greek translation (Metaichmio, Athens)
- Dutch translation (Ambo Anthos, Amsterdam)
The House of Rajani
2008 Historical fictionA fictional retelling of the history of early Zionism. The book received praise upon publication and was described by Israel's president as extraordinary; however, its Sapir Prize award was later withdrawn amid claims of conflict of interest among judges.
Zionismhistorical reinterpretationpolitics and the individual
Murder in the Red House
2018 Historical novelA historical novel about the mysterious murder in 1921 of writer Yosef Haim Brenner and five of his friends in a mansion among the orchards of Jaffa, exploring the historical context and human dynamics surrounding the event.
violencehistorical darknesscommunity
Bibliography
- Death of a Monk (2004)
- The House of Rajani (2008)
- Murder in the Red House (2018)
Translations of Works
- Death of a Monk — English translation (Harvill Secker)
- Death of a Monk — French translation (Edition Du Seuil)
- Death of a Monk — Greek translation (Metaichmio)
- Death of a Monk — Dutch translation (Ambo Anthos)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- blend of history and fictionrealist approach addressing social and political themes
- Recurring Motifs
- memory and forgettingcommunal tensionsreligious and ethnic identityhomosexuality and desire
Legacy
Positioned as a writer who reexamines historical events in contemporary Israeli literature. He has drawn attention domestically and internationally through awards, nominations and translations, and is also known for his political and social stances.
Quotes
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This is an extraordinary book.
Source: Israel's President Shimon Peres (regarding The House of Rajani) (2009)
Trivia
- His parents immigrated to Israel from Syria.
- He came out as gay in 2013.
- He is divorced and has two daughters.