International Literature Award – Haus der Kulturen der Welt 2011: Award Ceremony 29 June 2011, Foto: Marcus Lieberenz, Andreas Tretner, Michail Schischkin (from left to right), © Haus der Kulturen der Welt

Jan 1–Dec 31, 2011

International Literature Award - Haus der Kulturen der Welt 2011

Jan 1–Dec 31, 2011

The literary traditions of the world are the focus of this award for international prose translated into German for the first time. The prize has been awarded annually by the Haus der Kulturen der Welt and the foundation “Elementarteilchen” since 2009.

The Award Winners 2011:
The author Michail Schischkin and his translator Andreas Tretner for Venushaar (Orig: Venerin Volos), 2011 published by the DVA.

The Jury’s Laudations...