European Union Prize for Literature
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Edition 9 (2017) Winner
Jamal Ouariachi
ジャマル・ウアリアチ
Jamaru Uariachi
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1978-01-01 （Amsterdam）
- Nationality
- Netherlands
- Languages
- Dutch
Career
- Occupations
- Writer
- Active Years
- 2010-
- Nominations
- Nominated for the BNG Bank Literatuurprijs, Nominated for the Gouden Uil
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Psychology | — | — | Netherlands |
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Psychology
Country:
Netherlands
Studied psychology at university; specific institution not documented in available sources
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EU Prize for Literature | A Hunger | — | European Union Prize for Literature | 受賞 |
EU Prize for Literature
2017
Work:
A Hunger
Organization:
European Union Prize for Literature
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Destruction of Prosper Morèl
2010 NovelOuariachi's debut novel. A character-driven work that closely examines the psychology of its protagonists and other characters.
psychologyhuman relationships
Tenderness
NovelA novel that deals with nuances of emotion and feeling. It was nominated for the BNG Bank Literatuurprijs and the Gouden Uil.
emotionrelationships
A Hunger
NovelThe novel that won the EU Prize for Literature in 2017. It centers on themes of lack, desire, and longing suggested by its title.
desirelackidentity
25-45-70 (contribution)
Short stories / collaborative projectA collaborative trilogy; Ouariachi contributed the first volume alongside Daan Heerma van Voss and David Pefko.
collaborationgenerations
Bibliography
- The Destruction of Prosper Morèl (2010)
- Tenderness (year unknown)
- 25-45-70 (contribution, vol.1)
- A Hunger (year unknown)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- psychological realism with emphasis on inner statescalm, observational narration
- Recurring Motifs
- desire and lackidentityfamily relationships
Legacy
A Dutch-born writer who gained international attention, particularly after winning the EU Prize for Literature in 2017. Known for works informed by psychological insight.
Trivia
- Born in Amsterdam to a Dutch mother and a Moroccan father.
- Studied psychology at university and worked as an online therapist before turning to writing full-time.
- Won the EU Prize for Literature in 2017 for 'A Hunger'.