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第19回(1995年) award
Kyoko Hirotani
ひろたに きょうこ
Hirotani Kyoko
プロフィール
- 性別
- 女性
- 生誕
- 1960-12-17 (Marugame, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan)
- 国籍
- Japan
- 言語
- Japanese
- 居住地歴
- Marugame, Kagawa, Japan → Tokyo, Japan
経歴
- 職業
- Novelist, Researcher
- 活動期間
- 1995年〜
- 所属
- NHK Broadcasting Culture Research Institute, Marugame City Cultural Tourism Ambassador (appointed)
- 所属団体
- Writers for a Nuclear-Free Society
- ノミネート
- 118th Akutagawa Prize candidate (1997) — 'Getsuyoubi no Kodomo'
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagawa Prefectural Marugame High School | — | — | — | 1976-1979 | Japan |
| Waseda University | First Faculty of Letters, Department of Literary Arts | Department of Literary Arts | — | 1979-1983 | Japan |
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Subaru Literary Prize | Sono Kisaragi no Mochizuki no Koro (later retitled 'Fuzui no Ie') | — | Shueisha | Winner |
| 1997 | Akutagawa Prize (Candidate) | Getsuyoubi no Kodomo (Monday's Child) | — | Bungeishunju | Nominated |
| — | Marugame City Cultural Tourism Ambassador | — | — | Marugame City | Appointed |
受賞・候補エディション
作品
代表作
Fuzui no Ie
1996年 NovelAn early novel that revolves around family and memory. Originally published under the title 'Sono Kisaragi no Mochizuki no Koro' and later retitled 'Fuzui no Ie'.
Getsuyoubi no Kodomo
1998年 FictionA work nominated for the Akutagawa Prize, depicting the unease and wavering memories lurking beneath everyday life.
Koisuru Bunraku
1999年 Essays / FictionA work centered on the author's love of bunraku (traditional puppet theater), using observations of the art form to explore human relationships and emotions.
Hanagurui
2002年 NovelA novel that depicts female passions and provincial landscapes, thematically contrasting emotional intensity with everyday life.
Kokoro no Kakera
2005年 FictionA collection (or single volume) that delicately portrays fragmented emotions and inner life, characterized by subtle depictions of the heart's movements.
Swimming in the June Sea
2007年 NovelA work themed on youth and renewal, using sea imagery to portray characters' growth and change.
Mune Ippai no Ai o (retitled 'Hit and Run')
2012年 FictionA work about love and human relationships; later retitled 'Hit and Run' and released in paperback.
Shonan Share House
2014年 NovelSet in Shonan, this novel portrays share-house life and interpersonal dynamics, focusing on regional character and community relations.
The Sun Rises on Shutter Street
2015年 NovelA novel about changing shopping streets and societal shifts, portraying people's lives and regeneration against that backdrop.
全著作
- Fuzui no Ie
- Getsuyoubi no Kodomo
- Koisuru Bunraku
- Hanagurui
- Kokoro no Kakera
- Swimming in the June Sea
- Mune Ippai no Ai o (retitled 'Hit and Run')
- Shonan Share House
- The Sun Rises on Shutter Street
作風・主題
- 文体
- calm, lyrical proseobservational and detailed descriptionfrequent references to bunraku (traditional puppet theatre)
- 頻出モチーフ
- bunrakufamily and memoryprovincial landscapesthe instability of everyday life
評価・遺産
A novelist from Marugame, Kagawa. Winner of the 1995 Subaru Literary Prize and a 1997 Akutagawa Prize nominee, she is noted for her appreciation of bunraku and strong ties to her local region, serving as a cultural ambassador for Marugame City.
資料所蔵先
- National Diet Library (NDL) ID: 00408462
- VIAF ID: 178470731
- ISNI: 0000000356097027
- WorldCat Entities ID: (WorldCat link)
豆知識
- A devoted fan of bunraku, and has published works and essays related to the art form.
- Worked as a full-time researcher at the NHK Broadcasting Culture Research Institute.
- Won the 19th Subaru Literary Prize in 1995.
- Was a candidate for the 118th Akutagawa Prize in 1997.
- Served as Marugame City Cultural Tourism Ambassador.