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Maja Lidia Kossakowska-Grzędowicz

マヤ・リディア・コサコフスカ＝グジェンドヴィチ

Maja Lidia Kossakowska-Grzędowicz

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
1972-02-27 （Warsaw, Poland）
Died
2022-05-23 （Stare Załubice, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland） age 50
Nationality
Poland
Languages
Polish
Residence History
Warsaw (birthplace) → Stare Załubice (place of death)

Career

Occupations
Writer, Fantasy writer
Active Years
1997-2022
Nominations
Nominated eight times for the Janusz A. Zajdel Award (short stories and novels)

Education

University of Warsaw
Country: Poland

Awards

Janusz A. Zajdel Award
2007
Work: The Dragon Dances for Chung Fong
Category: 短編
Organization: Janusz A. Zajdel Award committee
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

The Dragon Dances for Chung Fong

2007 Fantasy

A short story incorporating angelic and mythic motifs. Known as an example of the author's signature angel themes, it won the Janusz A. Zajdel Award in 2007.

angelsmythologyfantasy

Style & Themes

Literary Style
fantastical and lyrical prosefrequent use of symbolic and religious imagery
Recurring Motifs
angelsreligious symbolismfemale perspectivesdeath and rebirth

Legacy

One of contemporary Poland's notable fantasy writers, particularly known for works centered on angels. She left a mark on the domestic fantasy scene through multiple Zajdel Award nominations and a 2007 win. She authored numerous short and long works that influenced peers and readers.

Trivia

  • Born 27 February 1972; died 23 May 2022 in a house fire (aged 50).
  • First published in 1997.
  • Nominated eight times for the Janusz A. Zajdel Award; won in 2007 for the short story 'Smok tańczy dla Chung Fonga'.
  • Married to fellow fantasy writer Jarosław Grzędowicz.
  • Authored thirteen books and numerous short stories.