European Union Prize for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 2 (2010) Winner
Goce Smilevski
ゴツェ・スマイレフスキ
Goce Smilevski
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1975 （Skopje, North Macedonia）
- Nationality
- North Macedonia
- Languages
- Macedonian
Career
- Occupations
- writer, novelist
- Active Years
- 1998-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sts. Cyril and Methodius University (Skopje) | — | — | — | — | North Macedonia |
| Charles University (Prague) | — | — | — | — | Czech Republic |
| Central European University (Budapest) | — | — | — | — | Hungary |
Sts. Cyril and Methodius University (Skopje)
Country:
North Macedonia
Charles University (Prague)
Country:
Czech Republic
Central European University (Budapest)
Country:
Hungary
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Macedonian Novel of the Year Award | Conversation with Spinoza | — | — | winner |
| 2010 | EU Prize for Literature | Freud's Sister | — | — | winner |
Macedonian Novel of the Year Award
2003
Work:
Conversation with Spinoza
Result:
winner
EU Prize for Literature
2010
Work:
Freud's Sister
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Conversation with Spinoza
2003 historical novel / philosophical fictionA novel focusing on the philosopher Spinoza, reconstructing his intellectual dialogues and persona; intertwines philosophical inquiry with human relationships.
philosophyhistory of ideasindividual and society
Translations
- English translation: Conversation with Spinoza
Freud's Sister
2007 historical novel / psychological fictionThrough Freud's family and era, the novel explores memory, identity, and family secrets; it delves into psychological depths using historical figures as subject.
psychologyfamilymemory and identity
Translations
- English translation: Freud's Sister
Bibliography
- Conversation with Spinoza
- Freud's Sister
Translations of Works
- Freud's Sister (English translation)
- Conversation with Spinoza (English translation)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- psychological realismintellectual exploration using historical figures
- Recurring Motifs
- memoryidentityphilosophical dialogue
Legacy
Known for blending psychological depth with intellectual portraits of historical figures. Recognized domestically and internationally, notably after winning the EU Prize for Literature.
Trivia
- Conversation with Spinoza won the Macedonian Novel of the Year Award in 2003.
- Freud's Sister won the EU Prize for Literature in 2010 and has been translated into English.