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第6回（2014年） Winner
Ben Blushi
ベン・ブルシ
Ben Blushi
プロフィール
- 性別
- 男性
- 生誕
- 1969-01-01 （Tirana, Albania）
- 国籍
- Albanian
- 言語
- Albanian, English
- 宗教
- Atheist
- 居住地歴
- Tirana (residence)
経歴
- 職業
- politician, writer, journalist
- 活動期間
- 1999年〜
- 所属
- Socialist Party of Albania, LIBRA (founder/leader)
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tirana | — | Albanian Language and Literature | 学士 | — | Albania |
University of Tirana
Albanian Language and Literature
学位:
学士
国:
Albania
Studied Albanian language and literature
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | European Union Prize for Literature | Othello, the Moor of Vlora (Otello, Arapi i Vlorës) | — | European Commission | winner |
European Union Prize for Literature
2014
対象作品:
Othello, the Moor of Vlora (Otello, Arapi i Vlorës)
主催:
European Commission
結果:
winner
受賞・候補エディション
作品
代表作
Living on an Island (Të Jetosh Në Ishull)
2008年 NovelA historical novel set against Albanian history under the Ottoman Empire, exploring national and personal conflicts through life on an island.
historyidentityreligion and secularism
Othello, the Moor of Vlora (Otello, Arapi i Vlorës)
2009年 NovelSet in Vlorë, the novel echoes themes of Shakespeare's Othello while intertwining Albania's modern history.
jealousypowerhistory
Shqipëria
2011年 Essays / Novel elementsA work containing reflections on the country of Albania and its history.
nationhistorysociety
The Candidate (Kandidati)
2015年 NovelA contemporary novel portraying the political backstage and power struggles; it was a bestseller at the Tirana Book Fair.
politicspowercorruption
The Prime Minister (KM: Kryeministri)
2016年 NovelA political novel centered on a prime minister, thematizing contemporary Albanian politics.
leadershippoliticsethics
Komploti
2023年 NovelA story revolving around conspiracy, containing elements of political suspense.
conspiracypoliticsbehind-the-scenes
Parajsa Artificiale
2024年 NovelA recent work exploring the clash between modern society and artificial utopias.
modernityutopiatechnology
全著作
- Living on an Island (Të Jetosh Në Ishull), Toena, 2008
- Othello, the Moor of Vlora (Otello, Arapi i Vlorës), Toena, 2009
- Shqipëria, Mapo Editions, 2011
- The Candidate (Kandidati), UET, 2015
- The Prime Minister (KM: Kryeministri), Mapo Editions, 2016
- Komploti, PEGI, 2023
- Parajsa Artificiale, PEGI, 2024
作風・主題
- 文体
- blend of historical narrative and contemporary political themesdetailed character portrayala style that weaves political theory and social analysis into narrative
- 頻出モチーフ
- poweridentitycontinuity and rupture of history
評価・遺産
Ben Blushi has combined careers as a politician and writer, known for works addressing Albania's modern and contemporary history and politics. His EU Prize for Literature brought international attention.
豆知識
- His debut novel Të Jetosh Në Ishull sold over 30,000 copies within a few months, a record for the Albanian market.
- He has publicly stated that he is an atheist.