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Markus Zusak

マーカス・フランク・ズサック

Markus Zusak

プロフィール

性別
男性
生誕
1975-06-23 （Sydney, Australia）
国籍
Australian, German
言語
English
居住地歴
Sydney, Australia

経歴

職業
Writer, Novelist
活動期間
1999年〜

学歴

Engadine High School
国: Australia
Briefly returned to teach English while writing
University of New South Wales
English and History
学位: Bachelor of Arts; Diploma of Education
国: Australia
Studied English and history

受賞歴

Margaret Edwards Award
2014
対象作品: Fighting Ruben Wolfe; When Dogs Cry; The Messenger; The Book Thief
主催: American Library Association (YALSA)
結果: Winner
The Sydney Morning Herald Young Australian Novelist of the Year Award
2006
主催: The Sydney Morning Herald
結果: Winner
Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers
2001
対象作品: Fighting Ruben Wolfe
主催: Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA)
結果: Honor
Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers
2002
対象作品: When Dogs Cry
主催: Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA)
結果: Honor
Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers
2003
対象作品: The Messenger
主催: Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA)
結果: Winner
New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards: Ethel Turner Prize
2003
対象作品: The Messenger
部門: Young People's Literature
主催: New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards
結果: Winner
Michael L. Printz Award
2007
対象作品: The Book Thief
主催: Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
結果: Honor
Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis (Youth Jury)
2007
対象作品: The Book Thief
部門: Jugendjury
主催: Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis
結果: Winner
Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis (Youth Jury)
2009
対象作品: The Book Thief
部門: Jugendjury
主催: Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis
結果: Winner
Cybils Award
2006
対象作品: The Book Thief
部門: Young Adult Fiction
主催: Cybils
結果: Finalist
Kathleen Mitchell Award
2006
主催: Kathleen Mitchell Trust
結果: Winner
National Jewish Book Award (Children's and Young Adult Literature)
2006
対象作品: The Book Thief
主催: Jewish Book Council
結果: Winner
Ena Noël Award for Encouragement
2008
主催: IBBY Australia
結果: Winner

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

The Book Thief

2005年 Historical fiction, Young adult 552ページ

Set in Nazi Germany, narrated in part by Death, the novel follows young Liesel Meminger as she grows up, finds solace in stolen books, and navigates friendship and loss against the backdrop of war.

WarDeath and mortalityPower of words and booksFriendshipComing of age
映像化・舞台化
  • [Film] The Book Thief / Brian Percival (2013)
翻訳
  • Translated into more than 40 languages; an international bestseller

The Messenger (I Am the Messenger)

2002年 Young adult, Contemporary fiction

Follows Ed Kennedy, a down-and-out cab driver who begins to receive mysterious playing cards directing him to help others, leading to personal growth and revelations.

ResponsibilitySelf-discoveryActs of kindness
映像化・舞台化
  • [TV series] The Messenger (2023)
翻訳
  • Published in multiple languages; known as I Am the Messenger in the U.S.

Bridge of Clay

2018年 Family saga, Literary fiction

A multi-generational family saga centered on the Clay brothers and the construction of a symbolic bridge; explores loss, memory, and reconciliation.

FamilyLoss and healingMemory
翻訳
  • A Junior Library Guild selection

The Underdog

1999年 Young adult

An early work focusing on the Wolfe brothers, exploring family, hardship, and adolescent life.

FamilyComing of ageFriendship

Fighting Ruben Wolfe

2000年 Young adult

Continues the story of the Wolfe brothers as they deal with family tensions and the realities of life through boxing and loyalty.

BrotherhoodStruggleFamily

When Dogs Cry (Getting the Girl)

2001年 Young adult

Explores family dynamics, friendship, and first love through the emotional life of young protagonists.

LoveFamilyComing of age

Three Wild Dogs and the Truth

2024年 Non-fiction, Memoir-type essay

A memoir-like non-fiction work in which Zusak reflects on personal memories and fragments of everyday life.

MemoirPersonal memoryThe writing process

全著作

  • The Underdog (1999)
  • Fighting Ruben Wolfe (2000)
  • When Dogs Cry (2001) / Getting the Girl
  • I Am the Messenger / The Messenger (2002)
  • The Book Thief (2005)
  • Bridge of Clay (2018)
  • Three Wild Dogs and the Truth (2024)

翻案

  • The Book Thief (film, 2013)
  • The Messenger (TV series, 2023)

作品の翻訳

  • 'The Book Thief' Japanese translation
  • 'The Messenger' Japanese translation

作風・主題

文体
Poetic and lyrical narrationFrequent use of metaphor and symbolismUnique perspective (Death as narrator)
頻出モチーフ
Books and literacyColor imageryDeath and fateFamily bonds

評価・遺産

Zusak achieved international recognition with works such as 'The Book Thief'. His books have been translated into over 40 languages, adapted for film and television, and he is regarded as an important figure in contemporary young adult literature.

関連学会

  • Recognized by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
  • Works acknowledged by the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA)

大衆文化への影響

  • Film adaptation of 'The Book Thief' (2013)
  • TV adaptation of 'The Messenger' (2023)

引用

  • I have hated words and I have loved them, and I hope I have made them right.
    出典: The Book Thief (2005年)

豆知識

  • His mother is from Germany and his father is Austrian; both immigrated to Australia.
  • Born and raised in Sydney; attended Engadine High School.
  • Married to Mika Zusak and has three children.
  • Won the Margaret Edwards Award in 2014.
  • 'The Book Thief' was adapted into a film in 2013.