European Union Prize for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 1 (2009) Winner
Karen Gillece
カレン・ギレース
Karen Gillece
Pen Names:
Karen Perry（Used when collaborating with Paul Perry）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1974-01-01 （Dublin）
- Nationality
- Irish
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Dublin
Career
- Occupations
- writer, novelist, short story writer
- Active Years
- 2005-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University College Dublin | School of Law | Law | — | — | Ireland |
University College Dublin
School of Law
/ Law
Country:
Ireland
Studied law
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | European Union Prize for Literature | Longshore Drift | — | European Union Prize for Literature | winner |
| 2001 | Hennessy New Irish Writing Award | — | — | Hennessy New Irish Writing | shortlist |
European Union Prize for Literature
2009
Work:
Longshore Drift
Organization:
European Union Prize for Literature
Result:
winner
Hennessy New Irish Writing Award
2001
Organization:
Hennessy New Irish Writing
Result:
shortlist
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Seven Nights in Zaragoza
2005 novelLongshore Drift
2006 novelMy Glass Heart
2007 novelThe Absent Wife
2008 novelThe Boy That Never Was
2014 novel (collaboration)A collaborative novel with Paul Perry, published under the pen name Karen Perry.
Bibliography
- Seven Nights in Zaragoza (2005)
- Longshore Drift (2006)
- My Glass Heart (2007)
- The Absent Wife (2008)
- The Boy That Never Was (2014) (as Karen Perry, in collaboration with Paul Perry)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- contemporary Irish fiction stylequiet, psychological character-driven narration
- Recurring Motifs
- complex interpersonal relationshipsmotifs of absence and loss
Legacy
Recognized as an emerging Irish writer, noted in reviews and recipient of the European Union Prize for Literature, earning international recognition.
Quotes
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"an emerging force to be reckoned with"
Source: The Irish Times (date unknown) -
"the queen of emerging Irish writers" / "clever and compelling"
Source: Irish Independent (review, 18 April 2008) (2008)
Trivia
- Writes under her own name and, as Karen Perry, in collaboration with Paul Perry.
- Worked for several years in the telecommunications industry before becoming a full-time writer.
- Studied law at University College Dublin.
- Lives in Dublin.