European Union Prize for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 13 (2021) Winner
Tom Kuka
トム・クカ
Tom Kuka
Pen Names:
Tom Kuka（Pen name used for literary works (real name Enkel Demi)）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1972-08-01 （Tirana, Albania）
- Nationality
- Albanian
- Languages
- Albanian
- Residence History
- Tirana (birthplace, residence)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Journalist, Television presenter, Former news anchor
- Active Years
- 1995-
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | National Prize for Literature (Albania) | Gurët e vetmisë (Stones of Loneliness) | — | — | 受賞 |
| 2021 | European Union Prize for Literature | Flama (Calamity) | — | European Union Prize for Literature | 受賞 |
National Prize for Literature (Albania)
2019
Work:
Gurët e vetmisë (Stones of Loneliness)
Result:
受賞
European Union Prize for Literature
2021
Work:
Flama (Calamity)
Organization:
European Union Prize for Literature
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Hide mbi kalldrëm (Jujube on Cobblestone)
2016 Historical novelA historical novel exploring local life and intersecting memories of the past.
MemoryHistoryLocal community
Gurët e vetmisë (Stones of Loneliness)
2018 Family sagaAn epic family saga that depicts loneliness and bonds across generations.
FamilyLonelinessIntergenerational conflict
Ora e ligë (Evil Hour)
2019 NovelA work that raises social and moral questions, depicting tensions between individuals and the community.
MoralityCommunityPersonal conflict
Flama (Calamity)
2021 Literary novelA story where modern social tensions and individual choices intersect; the work that increased the author's international recognition.
Social tensionIndividual choiceMoral dilemma
Bibliography
- Hide mbi kalldrëm (2016)
- Gurët e vetmisë (2018)
- Ora e ligë (2019)
- Flama (2021)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Narrative blending history and modernityDetailed character studies and depictions of local communities
- Recurring Motifs
- LonelinessMemoryFamily bonds and rupture
Legacy
Tom Kuka (real name Enkel Demi) is recognized as one of the prominent contemporary Albanian writers. Winning national and EU literary prizes brought international attention; his works depicting modern Albanian society have received critical acclaim.
Trivia
- Real name is Enkel Demi.
- Notable works include Hide mbi kalldrëm, Gurët e vetmisë, Ora e ligë, and Flama.
- Won the European Union Prize for Literature in 2021.
- Reported spouse: Mesila Doda.