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Vladimir Jankovski

ウラジミール・ヤンコフスキ

Vladimir Jankovski

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1977-01-01 (North Macedonia)
Nationality
North Macedonian
Languages
Macedonian, English

Career

Occupations
Writer, Translator
Active Years
2010-

Education

Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje
Literature
Country: North Macedonia

Awards

EU Prize for Literature
2020
Work: Hidden Desires, Restless Travels
Organization: EU Prize for Literature
Result: ノミネート

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Eternal Present Time

2010 Novel

A collection exploring time and memory, where fragments of present and past intersect in the lives of the characters.

timememorypersonal history

Invisible Loves

2015 Novel

A novel depicting the nuances of human relationships and desire, quietly portraying invisible love and solitude.

lovelonelinessdesire

Hidden Desires, Restless Travels

2020 Novel

A set of stories centered on desire and travel. Through characters' inner conflicts and the motif of movement, the work examines identity. It was nominated for the EU Prize for Literature.

traveldesireidentity

Bibliography

  • Eternal Present Time (2010)
  • Invisible Loves (2015)
  • Hidden Desires, Restless Travels (2020)

Translations by Author

  • Translation of Margaret Atwood's 'The Penelopiad' into English (as reported)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
contemporary lyrical prosemeasured, detailed psychological description
Recurring Motifs
travelmemorydesiresearch for identity

Legacy

As a contemporary writer and translator from North Macedonia, he has attracted attention domestically and abroad. His nomination for the EU Prize for Literature contributed to his international recognition. His style is characterized by lyricism and restraint.

Trivia

  • Born in 1977 (exact birth date not publicly listed).
  • Writer and translator from North Macedonia.
  • Reported to have translated Margaret Atwood's 'The Penelopiad' into English.
  • 'Hidden Desires, Restless Travels' was nominated for the EU Prize for Literature.