European Book Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 28 (2021) Winner
Christos Chomenidis
クリストス・ホメニディス
Christos Chomenidis
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1966-08-03 （Athens, Greece）
- Nationality
- Greek
- Languages
- Greek, English, Russian
- Residence History
- Kypseli, Athens
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Columnist
- Active Years
- 1993-
- Memberships
- Founding member of Democratic Left (DIMAR) (2010; left in 2013)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Law School) | Faculty of Law | Department of Law | 法学士 | 〜1990 | Greece |
| Athens College (scholarship) | — | — | — | — | Greece |
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Law School)
Faculty of Law
/ Department of Law
Degree:
法学士
Period:
〜1990
Year of Graduation:
1990
Country:
Greece
Graduated in Law in 1990. Subsequently pursued legal studies in Russia and communication studies in the UK.
Athens College (scholarship)
Country:
Greece
Attended Athens College on a scholarship.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | State Literary Prize (Greece) | Niki | — | State Literary Prize (selection committee) | 受賞 |
| 2021 | European Book Prize (Prix du Livre Européen) | Niki | — | European Book Prize organization | 受賞 |
| — | Anagnostis Magazine Award | Niki | — | Anagnostis Magazine | 受賞 |
| — | Public Book Readers' Award | Niki | — | Public (bookstore chain) | 受賞 |
| — | Public Readers' Prize (for The Phoenix) | The Phoenix | — | Public (bookstore chain) | 受賞 |
State Literary Prize (Greece)
Work:
Niki
Organization:
State Literary Prize (selection committee)
Result:
受賞
European Book Prize (Prix du Livre Européen)
2021
Work:
Niki
Organization:
European Book Prize organization
Result:
受賞
Anagnostis Magazine Award
Work:
Niki
Organization:
Anagnostis Magazine
Result:
受賞
Public Book Readers' Award
Work:
Niki
Organization:
Public (bookstore chain)
Result:
受賞
Public Readers' Prize (for The Phoenix)
Work:
The Phoenix
Organization:
Public (bookstore chain)
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Wise Child
1993 NovelHis debut novel, which provoked both enthusiasm and controversy among readers and critics.
Coming of ageSocial friction
Translations
- La jeune sage (French, 1997)
- Il Bambino Saggio (Italian, 2000)
The Voice
1998 Novel (set in the popular music industry)A novel set in the popular music industry, exploring tensions between society and the individual.
MusicFameIndividual vs society
Translations
- La Voix Volee (French, 2001)
- Sirket (Turkish, 2008)
Niki
2014 Chronicle of a family / NovelA chronicle of a family intertwining modern Greek history with personal destinies.
FamilyMemoryHistory
Translations
- Niki (French translation, 2021)
- Niki (English translation, 2023)
- Niki (Dutch translation, 2024)
The Phoenix
2018 NovelA critically acclaimed novel that received strong attention in France and the Netherlands; Le Monde dedicated coverage in 2023.
RebirthHistoryIdentity
Translations
- Le Phénix (French translation, 2023)
Pandora
2024 NovelA recent novel published in 2024; details have been reported but remain limited.
Mythic motifsIndividual fate
Bibliography
- The Wise Child, 1993
- The Height of the Circumstances, 1995
- The Voice, 1998
- I Won’t Do You the Favor (short stories), 1997
- Pluperfect, 2003
- The House and the Cell, 2005
- Words-Wings, 2009
- The World Made to Measure, 2012
- Niki, 2014
- Young White Deer, 2016
- The Phoenix, 2018
- Her King, 2020
- Jimmy in Kypseli, 2021
- The Trial of Suarez, 2023
- Pandora, 2024
- Second Life (short stories), 2000
- The More He Beat Me, the Louder I Sang to Him (essays), 2017
- The Duck Knows Where the Lake Is (essays), 2024
Translations of Works
- La jeune sage (The Wise Child — French translation, 1997)
- La Voix Volee (The Voice — French translation, 2001)
- Niki (French translation, 2021)
- Niki (English translation, 2023)
- Niki (Dutch translation, 2024)
- Le Phénix (The Phoenix — French translation, 2023)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Contemporary narrative interwoven with historical backgroundDetailed characterisation and social insight
- Recurring Motifs
- FamilyMemoryHistoryPolitical backdrop
Legacy
One of the prominent contemporary Greek novelists. He has received critical acclaim domestically and internationally, with many translations. Niki and The Phoenix garnered international attention, including the European Book Prize and broad coverage in the French-language press.
Academic Societies
- Hellenic Authors' Society (related presence)
In Popular Culture
- Le Monde dedicated coverage to The Phoenix (2023)
- Introduced in European newspapers through multilingual translations and the European Book Prize
Quotes
-
I take the liberty of imploring you. Transcend 'an eye for an eye.' Put yourselves in the place of the other civilians. That will be your greatest moral triumph.
Source: Article on Capital.gr (5 February 2024) (2024)
Trivia
- He is the grandson of a co-founder of the National Liberation Front (EAM).
- Comes from a politically active family with relatives involved in politics.
- Attended Athens College on a scholarship.