European Union Prize for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 3 (2011) Winner
Ófeigur Sigurðsson
オーフェイグル・シグルズソン
Ófeigur Sigurðsson
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1975-11-02 （Reykjavík）
- Nationality
- Icelandic
- Languages
- Icelandic, English
Career
- Occupations
- poet, novelist, translator
- Active Years
- 2001-
- Influenced By
- Georges Bataille
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iceland | Faculty of Philosophy | Department of Philosophy | — | 2000s - 2007 | Iceland |
University of Iceland
Faculty of Philosophy
/ Department of Philosophy
Period:
2000s - 2007
Year of Graduation:
2007
Country:
Iceland
Wrote a thesis on the work of Georges Bataille
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | European Union Prize for Literature | Jon | — | European Union Prize for Literature | 受賞 |
| 2014 | Book Merchant's Prize | Öræfi | — | Book Merchant (Iceland) | 受賞 |
| 2015 | Icelandic Literature Prize | Öræfi | — | Icelandic Literature Prize | 受賞 |
European Union Prize for Literature
2011
Work:
Jon
Organization:
European Union Prize for Literature
Result:
受賞
Book Merchant's Prize
2014
Work:
Öræfi
Organization:
Book Merchant (Iceland)
Result:
受賞
Icelandic Literature Prize
2015
Work:
Öræfi
Organization:
Icelandic Literature Prize
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Icelandic Literary Prize
3 appearances
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Edition 26 (2014) Winner
Works
Major Works
Skál fyrir skammdeginu
2001 poetryAn avant‑garde collection of poems; his first published book, characterized by dark tones and experimental language.
winterlonelinesslinguistic experimentation
Jon
2010 novelA novel exploring individual interiority and social contexts. Awarded the European Union Prize for Literature in 2011.
individual vs societyidentity
Oraefi: The Wasteland
2014 novelA novel depicting Iceland's stark landscapes and complex human relationships. It achieved great commercial success and critical acclaim; received the Book Merchant's Prize (2014) and the Icelandic Literature Prize (2015).
wasteland/naturefamilyisolation
Translations
- English edition: Oraefi: The Wasteland (released in the United States, March 2018)
Bibliography
- Skál fyrir skammdeginu (poetry, 2001)
- Jon (novel, c.2010)
- Öræfi (novel, 2014)
- Other poetry collections and novels (to date: seven poetry books and four novels)
Translations of Works
- Oraefi: The Wasteland (English translation, US release 2018)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- avant‑garde, experimental languageelliptical and fragmentary imagery
- Recurring Motifs
- winter/wasteland landscapesloneliness and family relationsbody and desire (Bataillean themes)
Legacy
Noted as one of the first Icelandic recipients of the European Union Prize for Literature, he is an important figure in contemporary Icelandic letters. Oraefi combined commercial success and critical acclaim and has been translated internationally.
In Popular Culture
- Oraefi saw multiple printings shortly after publication and became a bestseller.
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Trivia
- One of the first Icelandic authors awarded the European Union Prize for Literature in 2011.
- Oraefi became a commercial hit in 2014, selling out multiple printings within months.
- Wrote a university thesis on Georges Bataille.