European Union Prize for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 2 (2010) Winner
Myrto Azina Chronides
ミルトー・アジナ・クロニデス
Myrto Azina Chronides
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1961-01-01 （Nicosia, Cyprus）
- Died
- 2021-01-01 （Cyprus） age 60
- Nationality
- Greek Cypriot, Cypriot
- Languages
- Greek, English
- Residence History
- Nicosia, Cyprus → Euskirchen, Germany
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Physician, Public health professional
- Active Years
- 1976-2021
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pancyprian Gymnasium | — | — | — | — | Cyprus |
| University of Bonn (studies including Euskirchen) | Faculty of Medicine | Department of Medicine | MD | — | Germany |
Pancyprian Gymnasium
Country:
Cyprus
Secondary education. Began writing at a young age.
University of Bonn (studies including Euskirchen)
Faculty of Medicine
/ Department of Medicine
Degree:
MD
Country:
Germany
Studied medicine and later worked in public health.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | EU Prize for Literature | To Peirama (The Experiment) | — | European Union Prize for Literature | 受賞 |
EU Prize for Literature
Work:
To Peirama (The Experiment)
Organization:
European Union Prize for Literature
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
To Peirama (The Experiment)
2009 NovelA novel centered on an experiment that explores human nature, ethics, and the relationship between body and mind, with elements reflecting Cypriot social background.
ExperimentationIdentityEthicsHuman nature
Hemerologion
Poetry/short collection (details unknown)Her first book, published when she was fifteen. Details are scarce and the contents are not well documented.
Bibliography
- To Peirama (The Experiment) — Armida Publications, 2009, ISBN 978-9963620531
- Hemerologion — first published at age 15 (year unknown)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Concise and insightful proseEmphasis on psychological depiction
- Recurring Motifs
- ExperimentationIdentityBody–mind relationshipEthical dilemmas
Legacy
Recognized as a Cypriot writer who gained attention after winning the EU Prize for Literature for To Peirama. Known for combining professional work in public health with literary activity.
Trivia
- Published her first book, Hemerologion, at age 15.
- Studied medicine and worked in public health.
- Won the EU Prize for Literature for To Peirama (The Experiment).