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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

Janusz A. Zajdel Award
1994
Work: Weaver of Illusions (short story 'Tkacz Iluzji')
Organization: Janusz A. Zajdel Award committee
Result: 受賞
Janusz A. Zajdel Award
1997
Work: Magician's Blue (short story 'Błękit Maga')
Organization: Janusz A. Zajdel Award committee
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Kamień na szczycie

2002 fantasy

Part 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.

magicfateidentity

Wormwood and Honey

2003 fantasy

A work in The Chronicles of the Second Circle series that blends folkloric elements with contemporary storytelling.

folkloremagicrelationships

Wiedźma.com.pl

2008 fantasy

A novel combining modern elements; it explores the intersection of the internet, contemporary society, and witch legends.

modernitywitch legendssociety and technology

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.

fantasycrafted narrationmotif of blue

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.

series consistencymagictransformation

Róża Selerbergu

2006 short story collection (fantasy)

A collection of short stories composed in a variety of themes and narrative styles.

diverse motifshuman relationshipsfantasy

Madwoman

1993 short story (debut)

Białołęcka's literary debut short story, showcasing aspects of her early style.

mindisolationreality vs. fantasy

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.