Ewa Białołęcka
エヴァ・ビャウォウェツカ
Ewa Białołęcka
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1967-12-14 (Elbląg)
- Nationality
- Polish
- Languages
- Polish
- Residence History
- Gdańsk
Career
- Occupations
- fantasy writer, stained glass artist
- Active Years
- 1993-
- Nominations
- 'Nocny śpiewak' (The Night Singer) — nominated for the Janusz A. Zajdel Award
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Janusz A. Zajdel Award | Weaver of Illusions (short story 'Tkacz Iluzji') | — | Janusz A. Zajdel Award committee | 受賞 |
| 1997 | Janusz A. Zajdel Award | Magician's Blue (short story 'Błękit Maga') | — | Janusz A. Zajdel Award committee | 受賞 |
Awards & Nominations
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Edition 15 (1997) Winner
Works
Major Works
Kamień na szczycie
2002 fantasyPart of The Chronicles of the Second Circle series; a tale where magic and fate intersect, focusing on characters' struggles and the secrets of their world.
Wormwood and Honey
2003 fantasyA work in The Chronicles of the Second Circle series that blends folkloric elements with contemporary storytelling.
Wiedźma.com.pl
2008 fantasyA novel combining modern elements; it explores the intersection of the internet, contemporary society, and witch legends.
Weaver of Illusions
1997 short story collection (fantasy)A short story collection noted for its imaginative imagery and craft; the title story won the Zajdel Award.
Marked with Blue
2005 short story collection / revised (fantasy)A revised edition of the 1994 short story collection 'Tkacz Iluzji', edited to be more consistent with other series entries.
Róża Selerbergu
2006 short story collection (fantasy)A collection of short stories composed in a variety of themes and narrative styles.
Madwoman
1993 short story (debut)Białołęcka's literary debut short story, showcasing aspects of her early style.
Bibliography
- Kamień na szczycie
- Piołun i miód
- Wiedźma.com.pl
- Naznaczeni błękitem
- Tkacz Iluzji
- Róża Selerbergu
- Wariatka
Translations of Works
- 'I Am Lamia' (translation of short story 'Jestem Lamia')
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- lyrical, image-rich proseblend of folkloric elements with contemporary narration
- Recurring Motifs
- motif of bluemagic and fatecircles / 'Second Circle' motif
Legacy
A Polish fantasy writer, a two-time Zajdel Award winner, known for The Chronicles of the Second Circle series. She has contributed to Polish speculative fiction through her short stories and series works and also produces stained glass art.
Trivia
- Debuted with the short story 'Wariatka' (1993).
- 'Tkacz Iluzji' and 'Błękit Maga' won the Janusz A. Zajdel Award.
- 'Nocny śpiewak' was nominated for the same award.
- Also creates stained glass works.
- Currently resides in Gdańsk.