European Union Prize for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 12 (2020) Winner
Petar Andonovski
ペタル・アンドノフスキ
Petar Andonovski
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1987-01-01 （Kumanovo）
- Nationality
- North Macedonia
- Languages
- Macedonian
Career
- Occupations
- writer, poet, novelist, editor
- Active Years
- 2008-
- Affiliations
- Polica publishing house
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje (studied literature, institution unspecified) | — | — | — | — | North Macedonia |
Skopje (studied literature, institution unspecified)
Country:
North Macedonia
Reported to have studied literature in Skopje; specific institution and degree not publicly confirmed.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | National Novel of the Year Award | The Body One Must Live In | — | — | winner |
| 2020 | EU Prize for Literature | Fear of Barbarians | — | EU Prize for Literature | winner |
National Novel of the Year Award
2015
Work:
The Body One Must Live In
Result:
winner
EU Prize for Literature
2020
Work:
Fear of Barbarians
Organization:
EU Prize for Literature
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Mental Space
2008 poetry collectionEarly poetry collection exploring interiority, memory and urban landscapes.
interioritymemoryurbanity
Shoe-coloured Eyes
2013 novelA novel depicting complex relationships and social backdrop, dealing with shifts of perspective and memory.
memoryrelationshipssociety
The Body One Must Live In
2015 novelA novel about the body, identity and personal/social conflicts. Winner of the 2015 National Novel of the Year Award.
bodyidentityconflict
Fear of Barbarians
2019 novelA sharp exploration of social fear, xenophobia and individual vulnerability. Winner of the 2020 EU Prize for Literature.
xenophobiasocial fearvulnerability
Bibliography
- Mental Space (2008)
- Shoe-coloured Eyes (2013)
- The Body One Must Live In (2015)
- Fear of Barbarians (2019)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- poetic, compact prosefocus on interiority
- Recurring Motifs
- the bodymemorythe cityborders
Legacy
One of the notable young voices in contemporary North Macedonian literature. Recognition at home and the EU Prize for Literature brought international attention; his focus on bodies and social themes has influenced peers and readers.
Trivia
- Won the EU Prize for Literature in 2020.
- Works at the Polica publishing house.