European Union Prize for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 3 (2011) Winner
Rodaan Al Galidi
ロダーン・アル＝ガリーディ
Rodaan Al Galidi
Pen Names:
Rodaan Al Galidi（Public name）,
Rodhan Al-Khalidi（Alternate spelling used in some English publications）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1971-01-01 （Iraq）
- Nationality
- Dutch, Iraqi descent
- Languages
- Dutch, Arabic
- Residence History
- Iraq (birth until flight) → Netherlands (since migration in 1998)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Poet, Trained engineer
- Active Years
- 1998-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Known to have trained as an engineer; details of institution unknown
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | EU Prize for Literature | The Autist and the Carrier-Pigeon | — | European Union | winner |
EU Prize for Literature
Work:
The Autist and the Carrier-Pigeon
Organization:
European Union
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Autist and the Carrier-Pigeon
NovelA novel that, via a protagonist suggestive of autism and a carrier pigeon, explores communication, solitude and the experience of migration. The author's own experiences inform the narrative.
migrationlonelinesscommunicationidentity
Translations
- English translation exists (details uncertain)
Two Blankets, Three Sheets
2019 Fictionalized memoirA fictionalized account of the author's migration experiences, depicting life in asylum centres, the asylum application process, learning a new language and everyday hardships.
refugeesmigrationlanguage acquisitionmemory
Translations
- Published in English; reviewed and discussed in English-language press
Thirsty River
2009 Short fiction / poetic proseA collection published in English (listed as Rodhan Al-Khalidi: Thirsty River). Publication details are limited in available sources.
memorynostalgia
Bibliography
- The Autist and the Carrier-Pigeon
- Two Blankets, Three Sheets
- Thirsty River (published in English as Rodhan Al-Khalidi)
Translations of Works
- English edition of Two Blankets, Three Sheets
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Concise, understated proseRealism with autobiographical elementsBlend of humor and darkness
- Recurring Motifs
- movement and exilelanguage, translation, misunderstandingisolation and communitymemory and trauma
Legacy
As an Iraqi-born Dutch writer, he is noted for works about migration and refugee experiences. Self-taught in Dutch, he writes poetry and fiction in that language. Recognition such as the EU Prize for Literature has brought international attention.
Quotes
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Two Blankets, Three Sheets is a fictionalised account of the author's emigration experiences.
Source: The Guardian (book review) (2020)
Trivia
- He taught himself Dutch.
- Migrated from Iraq to the Netherlands in 1998.
- Has a background in engineering training.