European Union Prize for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 13 (2021) Winner
Anja Mugerli
アンヤ・ムゲルリ
Anja Mugerli
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1984 （Slovenia）
- Nationality
- Slovenian
- Languages
- Slovene, English, Spanish, Italian
- Residence History
- Nova Gorica
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Playwright
- Active Years
- 2010-
- Nominations
- Nominated for the Cankar Award (2024)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nova Gorica | — | — | — | — | Slovenia |
| University of Primorska | — | — | — | — | Slovenia |
University of Nova Gorica
Country:
Slovenia
University of Primorska
Country:
Slovenia
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | EU Prize for Literature | Čebelja Druzina (Bee Family) | — | EU Prize for Literature | 受賞 |
EU Prize for Literature
Work:
Čebelja Druzina (Bee Family)
Organization:
EU Prize for Literature
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Zeleni fotelj (Green Armchair)
2015 Short stories / Short story collectionA collection of short stories that delicately portrays everyday details and inner lives of characters, exploring alienation, memory and family relationships through individual episodes.
FamilyMemoryEveryday anxieties
Spovin
2017 NovelA novel published in 2017 that attracted attention in Slovenia; it was nominated for the Slovenian Novel of the Year Award.
Personal historySense of belongingSocial isolation
Čebelja Druzina (Bee Family)
Short story collectionA short story collection centered on family and community. The book received recognition from European literary prizes and brought international attention to the author.
CommunityFamily tiesEveryday life and symbolism
Bibliography
- Zeleni fotelj (2015)
- Spovin (2017)
- Čebelja Druzina (Bee Family)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Delicate, restrained proseDeep psychological portrayalRealism focused on everyday detail
- Recurring Motifs
- Family relationshipsMemory and forgettingSmall communities
Legacy
Regarded as one of the notable young voices in contemporary Slovenian literature. In addition to recognition for short fiction and playwriting, winning a European literary prize brought international attention.
Trivia
- Fluent in English, Spanish and Italian.
- Resides in Nova Gorica.