Jenny Erpenbeck
Jenny Erpenbeck is a celebrated German author and playwright, known for her profound narratives that often tackle themes of memory, history, and identity. Her novel 'Kairós', awarded the Booker International Prize in 2024, intertwines personal and political narratives, reflecting on the impact of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany. Erpenbeck's work is characterized by her keen exploration of the human condition against the backdrop of historical upheaval.
Born on Mar 12, 1967 (57 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 16,891 | $1,400,000 | 506$ |
| Suriname | 1 | 8.00 | 0.52% | +0% | 586,634 | 3,040 | $4,600 | 24$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,195 | $2,700,000 | 724$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,928 | $240,000 | 140$ |
| Romania | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 7,532 | $250,000 | 98$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 15,979 | $155,000 | 57$ |
| Norway | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 3,680 | $403,000 | 274$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 3,659 | $160,000 | 61$ |
| Totals | 8 | 203,477,177 | 74,904 | $5,312,600 | 1,884$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Hungary:
Jenny Erpenbeck won the 2024 International Booker Prize for her novel 'Kairos'.
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Norway:
Jenny Erpenbeck is considered one of Germany's most important contemporary authors.
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Ukraine:
Jenny Erpenbeck won the International Booker Prize 2024 for her novel 'Kairos'.
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Suriname:
Jenny Erpenbeck's book 'Kairos' won the prize last year.
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Portugal:
Jenny Erpenbeck won the 2024 Booker International Prize for her book Kairos.
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United Kingdom:
Erpenbeck won the prize last year for Kairos.
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Romania:
Last year, the International Booker Prize was won by writer Jenny Erpenbeck and translator Michael Hofmann for the novel 'Kairos'.
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Spain:
Jenny Erpenbeck's novel 'Kairós' intertwines politics and intimacy, reflecting on the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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