São Paulo Prize for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 15 (2022) Winner
Antônio Xerxenesky
アントニオ・シェルクセネスキ
Antonio Xerxenesky
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1984-01-01 （Porto Alegre, Brazil）
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Languages
- Portuguese, English (in translations/translated works)
- Residence History
- Porto Alegre (birthplace) → São Paulo (residence)
Career
- Occupations
- writer, translator, editor, researcher
- Active Years
- 2008-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of São Paulo | Faculty of Philosophy, Letters and Human Sciences | Literary Theory (PhD program) | PhD | — | Brazil |
University of São Paulo
Faculty of Philosophy, Letters and Human Sciences
/ Literary Theory (PhD program)
Degree:
PhD
Country:
Brazil
PhD in literary theory from the University of São Paulo
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | São Paulo Prize for Literature | Uma tristeza infinita | — | São Paulo Prize for Literature (awarding organization details uncertain) | 受賞 |
São Paulo Prize for Literature
2022
Work:
Uma tristeza infinita
Organization:
São Paulo Prize for Literature (awarding organization details uncertain)
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Areia nos dentes
2008 Novel (debut)Debut novel exploring memory and urban life through an experimental narrative.
memoryurban lifesubjectivity
Translations
- Translated into English
A página assombrada por fantasmas
2011 Short storiesA short story collection that depicts interior lives and unseen fears.
fearlonelinesseveryday unease
Translations
- Translated into French, Spanish, etc.
As perguntas
2017 NovelA novel centered on questions, exploring human relationships and uncertain memories.
questionsrelationshipsmemory
Translations
- Translated into Italian, Arabic, etc.
Uma tristeza infinita
2021 NovelA novel depicting profound sadness and individual trajectories; critically acclaimed and award-winning.
sadnesslossintrospection
Translations
- Translated into English, French and other languages
Bibliography
- Areia nos dentes (2008)
- A página assombrada por fantasmas (2011)
- As perguntas (2017)
- Uma tristeza infinita (2021)
Adaptations
- TV adaptation of the short story 'O desvio' (2007)
Translations by Author
- Portuguese translation of 'Hurricane Season' by Fernanda Melchor
Translations of Works
- Works have been translated into English, French, Spanish, Italian and Arabic
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- experimental narrationfragmented, lyrical descriptionsstructures reflecting theoretical background
- Recurring Motifs
- memory and forgettingurban lonelinessinterior life and external violence
Legacy
Recognized as an important young Brazilian writer—named by Granta and winner of the São Paulo Prize for Literature. His works have been translated into several languages and adapted for television.
In Popular Culture
- Mentioned in visual media through the TV adaptation of the short story 'O desvio'
Trivia
- Named by Granta (2012) as one of the best young Brazilian writers.
- Attended the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa in 2015.
- Has undertaken a residency at the Fondation Jan Michalski in Montricher, Switzerland.
- Won the São Paulo Prize for Literature in 2022 for 'Uma tristeza infinita'.
- Translated Fernanda Melchor's 'Hurricane Season' into Portuguese.