European Union Prize for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 8 (2016) Winner
Paavo Matsin
パーヴォ・マッツィン
Paavo Matsin
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1970-04-04
- Nationality
- Estonia
- Languages
- Estonian
Career
- Occupations
- writer, literary critic
- Active Years
- 2011-
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | EU Prize for Literature | Gogol's Disco | — | EU Prize for Literature | 受賞 |
EU Prize for Literature
Work:
Gogol's Disco
Organization:
EU Prize for Literature
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Doktor Schwarz. Alkeemia 12 võtit
2011 experimental novelPaavo Matsin's first major work, published in 2011. Noted for its experimental narration and thematic experimentation; it marked his debut as a novelist.
experimentalismalchemyidentity
The Blue Guard
2013 novelA novel published in 2013. The title refers to a 'blue guard' and the book combines political and social motifs with experimental techniques.
politicssocial critiqueexperimental fiction
Gogol's Disco
novelA novel referencing Gogol in its title. Contains experimental and postmodern elements and is known for winning the EU Prize for Literature.
postmodernismintertextualitysatire
Bibliography
- Doktor Schwarz. Alkeemia 12 võtit (2011)
- Sinine kaardivägi (2013)
- Gogol's Disco
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- experimentalpostmodern narrativemetafictional elements
- Recurring Motifs
- references to GogolSoviet/Eastern European pastbureaucracy vs. the individual
Legacy
Regarded as one of Estonia's experimental contemporary writers. Gained international attention after the award for 'Gogol's Disco'. His works are known for experimental narration and satirical elements.
Trivia
- 'Gogol's Disco' won the EU Prize for Literature (year not specified in provided source).
- Known for an experimental, postmodern writing style.