Nordic Council Literature Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 26 (1986) Winner
Rói Patursson
ロイ・パトゥルッソン
Roi Patursson
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1947-09-21 （Tórshavn, Faroe Islands）
- Nationality
- Faroe Islands
- Languages
- Faroese, Danish, English
- Residence History
- Tórshavn (birthplace / early life) → Copenhagen (residence, studies and work) → Bergen (teaching at Skrivekunst Akademiet)
Career
- Occupations
- writer, poet, philosopher, teacher, radio broadcaster, folk high school director
- Active Years
- 1968-
- Affiliations
- University of the Faroe Islands (teaching), Skrivekunst Akademiet, Bergen (docent), Faroese Folk High School (director), Útvarp Føroya (Radio of the Faroes)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Frans School (Tórshavn) | — | — | — | 幼少期 - 中等教育 | Faroe Islands |
| Gymnasium | — | — | — | 1968–1969 | Denmark / abroad |
| University of Copenhagen | Faculty of Philosophy | Department of Philosophy | 修士号 | 1976–1985 | Denmark |
St. Frans School (Tórshavn)
Period:
幼少期 - 中等教育
Country:
Faroe Islands
Primary/secondary schooling (details not specified)
Gymnasium
Period:
1968–1969
Year of Graduation:
1969
Country:
Denmark / abroad
Attended after traveling across Europe
University of Copenhagen
Faculty of Philosophy
/ Department of Philosophy
Degree:
修士号
Period:
1976–1985
Year of Graduation:
1985
Country:
Denmark
Studied philosophy and received a master's degree in 1985
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Nordic Council's Literature Prize | Líkasum | — | Nordic Council | 受賞 |
Nordic Council's Literature Prize
1986
Work:
Líkasum
Organization:
Nordic Council
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Yrkingar
1969 Poetry collectionEarly poetry collection reflecting youthful sensibilities and experimental approaches.
selfnatureexistence
á alfaravegi
1976 PoetryWork from the 1970s, featuring poetry with philosophical elements.
journeytimeintrospection
Spor í sjónum
1983 Audio/poetry (record)An audio work containing poetry readings (details vary by source).
seamemory
Líkasum
1985 Poetry collectionOne of his major poetry collections, noted for its philosophical and meditative tone; awarded the Nordic Council's Literature Prize in 1986.
existencelonelinessthe sea
Amariel Norðoy
1987 Poetry / ProseLate-1980s work blending poetic experimentation with personal and social themes.
memorycultureindividual and society
Bibliography
- Yrkingar (1968/1969)
- á alfaravegi (1976)
- Spor í sjónum (1983)
- Líkasum (1985)
- Amariel Norðoy (1987)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- philosophical and meditative poetic styleconcise and symbolic expressionsubtle lyricism with a contemplative tone
- Recurring Motifs
- the sealonelinesstime and memorysearch for existence
Legacy
Regarded as one of the leading poets from the Faroe Islands; his winning of the Nordic Council's Literature Prize in 1986 brought international attention and contributed to the development and recognition of Faroese literature.
Archives
- Works and related materials likely held at the National Library of the Faroe Islands and regional archives
Trivia
- Won the Nordic Council's Literature Prize in 1986 for Líkasum.
- One of only two Faroese writers to win the Nordic Council's Literature Prize (the other being William Heinesen).
- Holds a master's degree in philosophy from the University of Copenhagen.