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The honorary award Orðstír was presented at Bessastaðir, the presidential residence, on April 21st
The award Orðstír, an honorary award for translations of Icelandic literature to a foreign language, is presented biannually and is presented for an excellent translation of a work of Icelandic literature into another language, resulting in the increased renown of Icelandic literature abroad.
moreTranslators' Seminar held in Reykjavík April 2023
The goal of the seminar is to strengthen bonds between translators of Icelandic literature into foreign languages and to show appreciation for their work, because translators are important ambassadors of literature, spreading the word far and wide.
moreBooks from Iceland 2023: Selected titles of fiction, non-fiction, children & YA, crime fiction and more
The Icelandic Literature Center announces the new annual booklet, Books from Iceland 2023, which includes selected Icelandic titles from last year.
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