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New Release: Deep Breath by Rita Halász
The Margó Prize-winning debut of Rita Halász is being published by Catapult Books in Kris(ten) Herbert’s English translation.
Péter Nádas’ Parallel Stories published 20 years ago
Péter Nádas' monumental work Parallel Stories was published in 2005, and to celebrate its 20th anniversary, Jelenkor Publishing House has a series of special events planned for 2025.
Ottó Tolnai Has Passed Away
On 27 March, Kossuth Prize-winning writer, poet, and translator Ottó Tolnai passed away at the age of 84.
Margó Festival and PesText Festival Coming Soon
Two important literary festivals will soon take place in Budapest: Spring Margó between April 4 and 6 and PesText between May 7 and 10. Find out more about the programmes on offer.
Nádasdy and Sherwood Give Joint Lecture in London
Ádám Nádasdy and Peter Sherwood will discuss forms of address in Hungarian and English on March 24 in a lecture titled ‘What sayest thou, Bully Bottom?’.
Writer Marianna D. Birnbaum Has Passed Away
Literary and cultural historian, writer, and university professor Marianna D. Birnbaum has passed away at 90 years old.
György Gömöri Autobiography and Polish Prize
Exciting times for fans of György Gömöri! From a new autobiography to a significant literary prize, the Hungarian-English literery historian, poet, translator, and university professor has had a busy few months.
New Release: My Secret Life by Krisztina Tóth
My Secret Life is a collection of Krisztina Tóth’s poems, translated to English by George Szirtes, and published by Bloodaxe Books. Its online launch and reading will take place on February 12.
Herscht 07769 Finalist for Gregg Barrios Book in Translation Prize
The English translation of Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai's novel Herscht 07769, translated by Ottilie Mulzet, has been shortlisted for the Gregg Barrios Book in Translation Prize.
Andrea Tompa Coming to India in February
On February 7 (Kolkata) and February 14 (Mumbai), Tompa will be discussing her novel Omertà, translated into English by Bernard Adams and published by Seagull Books.
Duj Dzséne – Ketten: a Romani-Hungarian Multi-Genre Periodical
Editor Eszter Tarsoly introduces the new Romani-Hungarian bilingual periodical, Duj Dzséne – Ketten (Two Together), an experimental initiative in the Hungarian and international journal-publishing arena.
Announcing Online Hungarian–English Literary Translation Courses
Timea Sipos has announced the 4th edition of her 10-week online Hungarian to English literary translation course, and a brand-new online course focusing on English to Hungarian translation. Both will run February through April 2025.
UCL European Literary Residency in London: Open Call to Apply
UCL European Institute and UCL Faculty of Arts and Humanities are inviting applications for a four-week writing residency in spring 2025, in London.
George Szirtes Wins King's Gold Medal for Poetry
The Hungarian-born British poet, writer, and translator George Szirtes has received The King's Gold Medal for Poetry for the year 2024.
Rebeka Kupihár Wins Péter Horváth Literary Scholarship
Poet Rebeka Kupihár is the winner of this year's twelfth edition of the Péter Horváth Literary Scholarship. The scholarship, worth €7000, is aimed at supporting the most talented young writers, authors aged 35 and under, who are already publishing regularly, including a new book in the current year.
Cold Crematorium makes NYT list of 2024's top 10 best books
József Debreczeni's 1950 novel Cold Crematorium, a memoir of the author's experiences in Auschwitz and translated by Paul Olchváry, has made the New York Times Book Review's top 10 list of the best books of the 2024.
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New Release: Omertà by Andrea Tompa
Hungarian writer Andrea Tompa’s third novel, Omertà – The Book of Silences, translated by Bernard Adams, will be published in early 2025.
Katalin Ladik in Warsaw and Stockholm
Katalin Ladik, the pioneering Hungarian avant-garde poet, as well as sound and performance artist, recently performed at the opening of the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw, where several of her works will be on display, and a retrospective of her work will be on display in Stockholm, her largest solo exhibition in the Nordic region to date.
