Bialik Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 49 (1981) Winner
Yehoshua Tan-Pai
イェホシュア・タン＝パイ
Yehoshua Tan-Pai
Aliases:
Shia Budeshtsky / יהושע טן-פי / Paytan / Ten-Pi
Pen Names:
Paytan（Used after aliyah as a poetic name）,
Ten-Pi（An anagrammatic pen name formed by reversing syllables of Paytan）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1914-07-02 （Kishinev (Chișinău), Bessarabia Governorate, Russian Empire）
- Died
- 1988-03-13 （Jerusalem） age 73
- Nationality
- Israeli
- Languages
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Judaism
- Residence History
- Magdiel (Kibbutz Hashomer Hatzair) → Tel Aviv → Jerusalem → Chișinău (birthplace) → Paris (studies)
Career
- Occupations
- Poet, Author, Journalist, Editor, Lexicographer, Children's books author, Translator
- Active Years
- 1934-1988
- Affiliations
- Haaretz (editorial board), Writers' Association (member of Literary Council), Journalists' Association (vice-chairman), Kibbutz Hashomer Hatzair
- Memberships
- Writers' Association, Journalists' Association
- Influenced By
- Contemporary French poetry
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magen David Hebrew Gymnasium | — | — | — | 幼年期〜青年期 | Bessarabia (then Russian Empire) |
| University in Paris (unspecified) | — | — | — | 1937–1938 | France |
Magen David Hebrew Gymnasium
Period:
幼年期〜青年期
Country:
Bessarabia (then Russian Empire)
Received Hebrew-oriented secondary education in Chișinău
University in Paris (unspecified)
Period:
1937–1938
Year of Graduation:
1938
Country:
France
Studied in Paris 1937–1938; developed a strong interest in French language
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Bialik Prize | — | — | Tel Aviv Municipality | 受賞 |
| — | Levi Eshkol Prize | — | — | Levi Eshkol Prize Committee | 受賞 |
Bialik Prize
Organization:
Tel Aviv Municipality
Result:
受賞
Levi Eshkol Prize
Organization:
Levi Eshkol Prize Committee
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Poetry Collection (early; 1937)
1937 PoetryEarly poems written around his immigration period, focusing on the young poet's emergence and introduction to the world.
YouthPoet's awakeningDevotion to poetry
Tan-Pai French–Hebrew Dictionary (מלון צרפתי עברי)
1969 Dictionary / Language referenceA French–Hebrew dictionary by Tan-Pai, reflecting his passion for French and achievement as a lexicographer.
LanguageTranslation and lexicography
Bibliography
- Poetry Collection (1937)
- Tan-Pai French–Hebrew Dictionary (1969)
- Children's works and short stories (various)
Adaptations
- Children's weekly 'Mickey Maoz' combining Mickey Mouse with Israeli children's stories (published without license)
Translations by Author
- Translations of poetry from Yiddish into Hebrew
- Translations from Romanian
- Translations from German
- Translations from French
- Translations from English
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Free-verse style influenced by contemporary French poetryLyrical and symbolic expressions
- Recurring Motifs
- Youth and the poet's selfLoss and mourning (notably the deaths of his children)Memory and homeland
Legacy
An important figure in Hebrew poetry, known for his knowledge of French, lexicographic work, and contributions to children's literature. Personal tragedies influenced his later poetry, and he contributed to Israeli poetry and translation culture.
Academic Societies
- Writers' Association (Literary Council)
- Journalists' Association
Archives
- Beit Ariela (Tel Aviv) — Writers' Association archives
In Popular Culture
- Featured 'Mickey Maoz' weekly where Mickey Mouse stories were presented with Israeli children and adventures
Trivia
- Born Shia Budeshtsky, later changed his name to Yehoshua Tan-Pai.
- Made aliyah to Mandatory Palestine in 1934 and began writing poetry while working on a kibbutz.
- In 1958 his daughter Noa (aged 12) died; later his son Shaul fell in the Suez conflict—these tragedies changed the tone of his poetry.
- The Tan-Pai French–Hebrew dictionary reflects his deep engagement with the French language.
- His personal archive is preserved at Beit Ariela in Tel Aviv.