European Union Prize for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 15 (2023) Special Award
Hari N. Spanou
ハリ・エヌ・スパヌ
Hari N. Spanou
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- Cyprus
- Nationality
- Cyprus
- Languages
- Greek, English
- Residence History
- Nicosia, Cyprus → Thessaloniki (Salonica), Greece
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Medical doctor
- Active Years
- 2015-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical school in Thessaloniki (Salonica) (details unknown) | Faculty of Medicine | — | — | — | Greece |
Medical school in Thessaloniki (Salonica) (details unknown)
Faculty of Medicine
Country:
Greece
Studied medicine in Salonica (Thessaloniki); specific institution and dates not confirmed.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EU Prize for Literature | The Outpost | — | European Union (EU) | ノミネート（nominated） |
EU Prize for Literature
2023
Work:
The Outpost
Organization:
European Union (EU)
Result:
ノミネート（nominated）
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Outpost
2021 NovelA novel set against the backdrop of the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Known as a work that explores war, division, memory and family.
memory of warterritorial divisionfamily and intergenerational impact
Translations
- English translation available (title: The Outpost)
Bibliography
- Φυλάκιο (The Outpost) — 2021
- Debut work — 2015 (detailed bibliographic information not available)
Translations of Works
- Φυλάκιο → English translation: The Outpost
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- contemporary realist fictionnarratives set against historical events
- Recurring Motifs
- memory of wardivision and belongingfamily bonds and disintegration
Legacy
Noted for works addressing modern Cypriot history and recognized internationally through nomination to the EU Prize for Literature. Balances writing with medical practice, and is valued for reflecting community perspectives.
Trivia
- Works as a medical doctor in Nicosia while pursuing literary activities.
- Made literary debut in 2015 and has published several books since then.