European Union Prize for Literature
2 appearances
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Edition 2 (2010) Winner
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Edition 10 (2018) Winner
Jean Back
ジャン・バック
Jean Back
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1953-01-01 （Dudelange）
- Nationality
- Luxembourg
- Languages
- Luxembourgish, French, German
- Residence History
- Dudelange (birthplace) → Esch-sur-Alzette (studies/residence) → Luxembourg City (work/creative activity)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Photographer, Civil servant
- Active Years
- 1975-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School in Esch-sur-Alzette | — | — | — | — | Luxembourg |
School in Esch-sur-Alzette
Country:
Luxembourg
Details unknown. Known to have studied in Esch-sur-Alzette.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | EU Prize for Literature | Amateur | — | EU Prize for Literature organization | 受賞 |
EU Prize for Literature
2010
Work:
Amateur
Organization:
EU Prize for Literature organization
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Wollekestol
2003 NovelEarly work. Contains short stories/linked pieces depicting Luxembourgish landscapes and everyday life with subtle observation.
Everyday lifeLocalityMemory
Mon amour schwein
2007 NovelA mid-length work mixing humor and irony. Deals with language mixing and family stories.
HumorFamilyLanguage
Amateur
2009 NovelA novel that sharply depicts photography, memory, and the inner life of a person. Themes connect with the author's photographic practice; recipient of the EU Prize for Literature.
MemoryPhotographySelf-expression
Wéi Dag an Nuecht
2012 NovelThrough contrasts of day and night, the work portrays changes in time and relationships.
TimeContrastHuman relationships
Karamell
2014 NovelUses metaphors of sweetness and bitterness to confront family and the past.
FamilyThe pastEmotions
Bibliography
- Wollekestol (2003)
- Mon amour schwein (2007)
- Amateur (2009)
- Wéi Dag an Nuecht (2012)
- Karamell (2014)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Blend of realism and humorDetailed, photographic observation
- Recurring Motifs
- Details of everyday lifeMemory and photographyFamily relationships
Legacy
An important contemporary Luxembourgish writer, noted for work that moves between photography and prose. Gained international attention after receiving the EU Prize for Literature.
Archives
- Wikimedia Commons (Category: Jean Back)
Trivia
- Also active as a photographer.
- Official website: http://jeanback.lu/.