European Union Prize for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 14 (2022) Nominee
Peter Karoshi
ピーター・カロシ
Peter Karoshi
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1975-01-01 （Graz, Austria）
- Nationality
- Austrian
- Languages
- German, English
- Residence History
- Graz (birthplace) → Vienna (residence)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Novelist
- Active Years
- 2005-
- Nominations
- German Book Prize 2021 (longlist), EU Prize for Literature (nominated)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Graz | — | History, English and American Studies | — | — | Austria |
University of Graz
History, English and American Studies
Country:
Austria
Studied history and English and American studies at the University of Graz. Continued research in Vienna and Central Europe (1999–2005).
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | German Book Prize | Zu den Elephants (The Elephants) | — | German Book Prize committee | ノミネート（ロングリスト） |
| 2021 | EU Prize for Literature | Zu den Elephants (The Elephants) | — | EU Prize for Literature | ノミネート |
German Book Prize
2021
Work:
Zu den Elephants (The Elephants)
Organization:
German Book Prize committee
Result:
ノミネート（ロングリスト）
EU Prize for Literature
2021
Work:
Zu den Elephants (The Elephants)
Organization:
EU Prize for Literature
Result:
ノミネート
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Grünes, grünes Gras (Green, green Grass)
2009 NovelKaroshi's debut novel, published in German in 2009 by Milena Verlag.
everyday lifememory
Zu den Elephants (The Elephants)
2021 NovellaA father–son journey narrative praised for its magical character creation and melancholic tone. Published in 2021.
journeyfather–son relationshipmemoryloss
Bibliography
- Grünes, grünes Gras (2009)
- Zu den Elephants (2021)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Magical/lyrical character constructionSubtle, melancholic narrative tone
- Recurring Motifs
- journeymemoryfamily (father–son)melancholy
Legacy
A contemporary Austrian writer noted for character depiction and melancholic style. 'Zu den Elephants' brought him attention with nominations for notable literary prizes.
Quotes
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In 'Zu den Elephants' he creates a plot framework around the journey of the two characters that is difficult to grasp and that triggers melancholy.
Source: Sabrina Siebert (review), University of Kassel, 14 April 2022 (2022)
Trivia
- Conducted research in Vienna and Central Europe from 1999 to 2005 before starting his fiction writing.
- Official website: https://www.peterkaroshi.com/
- 'Zu den Elephants' was longlisted for the German Book Prize in 2021.