European Union Prize for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 6 (2014) Winner
Jānis Joņevs
ヤーニス・ヨネーヴス
Janis Jonevs
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1980-03-21 （Jelgava, Latvia）
- Nationality
- Latvia
- Languages
- Latvian, French
- Residence History
- Jelgava (birthplace) → Riga (higher education)
Career
- Occupations
- writer, copywriter, translator
- Active Years
- 2000-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local gymnasium in Jelgava | — | — | — | — | Latvia |
| Latvian Academy of Culture | — | — | Master's degree | — | Latvia |
Local gymnasium in Jelgava
Country:
Latvia
After attending the local gymnasium in Jelgava, he pursued higher education in Riga.
Latvian Academy of Culture
Degree:
Master's degree
Country:
Latvia
Earned a Master's degree from the Latvian Academy of Culture.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | European Union Prize for Literature | Doom 94 (Jelgava 94) | — | European Union Prize for Literature | winner |
European Union Prize for Literature
2014
Work:
Doom 94 (Jelgava 94)
Organization:
European Union Prize for Literature
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Doom 94
2013 Novel (debut novel, coming-of-age, social novel)Set in early 1990s Latvia, particularly Jelgava, the debut novel follows youth subculture and daily life through music and relationships, depicting coming-of-age and a changing era. It was a bestseller on release and later adapted into a feature film.
coming-of-ageyouth subculture (doom/punk music)social change and post-Soviet atmosphere
Adaptations
- [feature film] Jelgava 94
Translations
- Translated into multiple languages, including an English edition titled 'Doom 94'.
Bibliography
- Doom 94 (Jelgava 94) (2013)
Adaptations
- Jelgava 94 (film adaptation)
Translations of Works
- English translation: Doom 94
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- realist, detailed depictionsdialogue-driven, capturing youthful voices
- Recurring Motifs
- music (punk/doom)small-town claustrophobia and youth rebellion1990s societal transition
Legacy
His debut novel 'Jelgava 94' brought international attention, winning the European Union Prize for Literature. The book has been translated into multiple languages and adapted into a film, establishing him as a notable figure in contemporary Latvian literature.
In Popular Culture
- The novel's film adaptation has been shown at international film festivals.
Trivia
- Debut novel 'Jelgava 94' was a bestseller on release.
- The work won the European Union Prize for Literature and was adapted into a film.