Ivo de Figueiredo will visit Brno (April 22) and Prague (April 25), on the occasion of the launch of the Czech translation of his critically acclaimed book Henrik Ibsen. The Man and the Mask.
The author will give lectures at the universities in both Brno and Prague, and take part in public events leading up to Ibsen-productions at the theatres in both Prague and Brno.
See the full programme (in Czech) here.
Henrik Ibsen. The Man and the Mask is translated from the Norwegian by Karolína Stehliková and published by Karonilum Press through translation subisdy from NORLA.
Read more about the book (in Czech) here.
And read more about the translator (in Norwegian) here.
More about Ivo de Figueiredo here.
See pictures from the event in Brno, April 22, here.
NORLA annually hands out an award to a talented emerging translator of Norwegian literature. The award is given for translations directly from Norwegian as an encouragement towards continued efforts.
The 2024 award will be given to a translator of non-fiction.
NORLA have the pleasure of inviting American publishing editors to a book trade meeting in connection with the PEN World Voices festival, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
Author Vigdis Hjorth is on the program, and several meetings will be arranged between Norwegian literary agents and representatives from the American publishing industry.
The book trade meeting is organized in collaboration with the Norwegian Consulate General in New York.
NORLA invites foreign publishers, editors, and scouts of adult fiction to apply for our fellowship program, which this year will take place in Oslo from June 4th – 7th.
Read more here.