Kassel Literary Prize for Grotesque Humor
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Edition 34 (2019) Encouragement Award
Jakob Nolte
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Jakob Nolte
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1990 （Halle (Saale)）
- Nationality
- Germany
- Languages
- German
- Residence History
- Halle (Saale) → Leipzig → Berlin
Career
- Occupations
- author, poet
- Active Years
- 2019-2024
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Leipzig | Faculty of Philosophy | German Studies | — | — | Germany |
| Freie Universität Berlin | Department of Philosophy and Humanities | German Studies | — | — | Germany |
University of Leipzig
Faculty of Philosophy
/ German Studies
Country:
Germany
Freie Universität Berlin
Department of Philosophy and Humanities
/ German Studies
Country:
Germany
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | MDR-Literaturpreis | Der einzige Ort | — | Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk | 受賞 |
| 2023 | Uwe-Johnson-Preis | Gegen die Vergeudung der Welt | — | Uwe-Johnson-Gesellschaft | 受賞 |
MDR-Literaturpreis
2019
Work:
Der einzige Ort
Organization:
Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk
Result:
受賞
Uwe-Johnson-Preis
2023
Work:
Gegen die Vergeudung der Welt
Organization:
Uwe-Johnson-Gesellschaft
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Der einzige Ort
2019 novelA novel exploring the loneliness and search for belonging in contemporary youth.
lonelinessidentitymodern life
Nachts ist es leichter zu glauben
2021 poetryA poetry collection themed around faith and introspection in the silence of night.
faithnightintrospection
Gegen die Vergeudung der Welt
2022 novelA sharp critique of waste in capitalist society and environmental destruction.
capitalism critiqueenvironmentresistance
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- concise and poetic proseexpressions with political undertones
- Recurring Motifs
- alienationnature and humanitywaste
Legacy
A leading figure in the new generation of German literature, gaining attention through major literary prizes.