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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The magical aura of Macedonio Fernández, the writer who inspired Borges and broke molds

Macedonio Fernández, an influential Argentine writer, is remembered for his unique literary contributions and his profound impact on writers like Jorge Luis Borges.

Mar 22 • 09:04 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Fascio-Communist

A new volume dedicated to the works of Italian writer Antonio Pennacchi explores his unique literary contributions and his complex political journey.

Mar 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Think, It’s Okay Not to Read! A Discussion on Conceptual Literature in Latvia

A panel discussion explores the nature and appeal of conceptual literature in Latvia, featuring contributions from various poets and literary theorists.

Mar 21 • 13:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Gloss: The Spotlight

Author Len Deighton, known for his writings on heroes, soldiers, wars, and spies, has passed away at the age of 97, leaving behind significant literary contributions and unanswered questions regarding cause and effect.

Mar 20 • 14:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Kerouac, Ginsberg and Cassady: those three beat musketeers

The article explores the deep friendship and literary contributions of Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and Neal Cassady, key figures in the Beat Generation.

Mar 19 • 19:49 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Steffen Johanssen conveyed with warm humor and impeccable communication skills

A tribute to the late Steffen Johanssen highlights his literary contributions and unique personality.

Mar 17 • 18:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A "rescue" of 19th century women writers that forgets those who rescued them first

The article discusses the overlooked contributions of 19th century Argentine women writers who fought for recognition but eventually faded from literary history and education.

Mar 17 • 13:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Eccentrics, Saints, Rebels, and 'Bullied' by Critics. Bassani, Delfini, Soldati among the Greats Undervalued

The article reflects on the undervalued contributions of Italian writers such as Bassani, Delfini, and Soldati to literature, challenging established literary canons and suggesting alternative lineages in the Italian literary tradition.

Mar 15 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Krista Aru Revives the Spirit of Jaan Tõnisson

Krista Aru's family, alongside various institutions, presented a collection of her articles titled 'Layers of Cultural Space', honoring her literary contributions and legacy.

Mar 13 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Exaggerated Life of Alfredo Bryce Echenique

The article celebrates the life and literary contributions of Alfredo Bryce Echenique, a prominent comedic writer who recently passed away at the age of 87.

Mar 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Legacy for posterity: what the Box of Letters of Alfredo Bryce Echenique contains that Cervantes will open in 2119

Alfredo Bryce Echenique, a renowned Peruvian writer, has made significant contributions to the Box of Letters at the Instituto Cervantes, containing his literary works, which will be opened in 2119.

Mar 11 • 19:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Lobo Antunes Against the Dark Night

The article reflects on António Lobo Antunes' deep admiration for the poet Dylan Thomas and the impact of Thomas's works on Lobo Antunes's own literary contributions, especially in light of a recent news from Lisbon.

Mar 5 • 22:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

'The Garden of Roses': fifteen stories to discover the Irish writer Maeve Brennan

The article explores the life and literary contributions of Maeve Brennan, an Irish writer whose brilliance faded into obscurity before being rediscovered.

Mar 5 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Portuguese writer Gonçalo Tavares was awarded the Formentor Prize 2026

Portuguese writer Gonçalo Tavares has been awarded the Formentor Prize 2026, recognizing his significant literary contributions.

Mar 3 • 15:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Portuguese writer Gonçalo M. Tavares, Formentor Prize for Letters 2026

Portuguese author Gonçalo M. Tavares has been awarded the Formentor Prize for Letters 2026 for his outstanding literary contributions.

Mar 3 • 09:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A new Salon is coming out: David Klimeš on the aging of Czechia, German writer Mirko Bonné, and 'the best Czech stories'

The article discusses the upcoming issue of the Salon magazine featuring various topics including aging in Czechia and notable literary contributions.

Feb 25 • 14:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Gunnar D Hansson receives the Academy's Nordic Prize: 'This matter of poetry is very important'

Gunnar D Hansson has been awarded the Academy's Nordic Prize, acknowledging his significant contributions to poetry and the literary arts in Sweden.

Feb 25 • 09:05 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Gothic Genius of Machen Who Also Inspired Hitchcock

This article explores the literary contributions of Arthur Machen, a Welsh writer whose supernatural stories have gained renewed attention and were influential for later writers.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Leif Braseth left a lasting mark on Norwegian music and cultural life

Leif Braseth, a significant figure in Norwegian music and culture, passed away on January 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of community impact and literary contributions.

Feb 24 • 18:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Reading of the key Swedish-Finnish novel: 'Now we speak in our own way'

The Swedish-Finnish community celebrates the literary contributions of Antti Jalava with a reading of his acclaimed novel, "Asfaltblomman," emphasizing the significance of cultural identity and language.

Feb 24 • 09:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kwack Jong-seok and Kim Chang-suk, ‘Literary Figures of March’ Leading the ‘Paris Petition’

Kwack Jong-seok and Kim Chang-suk have been selected by the National Korean Literature Museum as 'Literary Figures of March' for their significant contributions to the independence movement during Japanese colonial rule.

Feb 24 • 07:51 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"I have sometimes ended up saying this at lectures. It is right in some ways and wrong in others"

Author Helle Helle expresses her joy and pride at receiving the Frit Flet Award 2025 for her innovative literary contributions during a phone interview with Politiken.

Feb 21 • 09:42 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

TESTS: What do you know about Marģeris Zariņš, his musical and literary works?

The article discusses the life and contributions of Marģeris Zariņš, a prominent Latvian composer and writer known for his expertise in combining various styles and forms of expression.

Feb 20 • 10:11 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

TESTS: What do you know about Marģeris Zariņš, his musical and literary works?

The article explores the life and contributions of composer and writer Marģeris Zariņš, emphasizing his unique style of polystylism and his significant body of work in various genres during and after Soviet times.

Feb 20 • 10:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Maqamat of al-Hamadhani and al-Hariri: A Story of Art That Amazed Writers for a Thousand Years

The article explores the literary art of Maqamat, highlighting its historical significance and the contributions of notable figures like al-Hamadhani and al-Hariri.

Feb 20 • 08:34 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Fugitives, Dissidents, and Saints Against the Inhumane Regime

The article reflects on the life and funeral of Russian poet Anna Akhmatova, emphasizing the state's mistreatment of her legacy despite her significant literary contributions.

Feb 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Ioanna Karatzafiri has died - A great voice of post-war Greek prose

Renowned Greek author Ioanna Karatzafiri passed away at the age of 97, leaving behind a distinguished literary legacy and contributions to children's literature and translations.

Feb 19 • 13:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Eco loved the Middle Ages, whisky, and semiotics. He left behind a library with 35,000 volumes

The article reflects on the legacy of Italian writer Umberto Eco, highlighting his passion for the Middle Ages, semiotics, whisky, and his significant literary contributions, including his first novel, The Name of the Rose.

Feb 19 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Nikos Kazantzakis: Between Persecution and Posthumous Reputation

This article discusses the life and literary contributions of Nikos Kazantzakis, a significant 20th-century writer born in Crete, highlighting his philosophical influences and controversial reception in Greece compared to his acclaimed status abroad.

Feb 18 • 06:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The phrase of the day, by Julio Cortázar: 'Nothing is lost if you have the courage to proclaim that everything is lost'

The article discusses a famous quote by Argentine writer Julio Cortázar, exploring its significance and context within his literary contributions.

Feb 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Stories of Bruno Schulz Enchant with a Magical Vision of a World in Flames

The article discusses the life and work of Polish writer and graphic artist Bruno Schulz, emphasizing his unique style and the historical context of his literary and artistic contributions.

Feb 14 • 16:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Gustaw Herling-Grudziński critically on Mrożek, Wajda, and Wałęsa

The article discusses Gustaw Herling-Grudziński's critical views expressed in 'Rzeczpospolita' towards notable figures like Mrożek, Wajda, and Wałęsa while highlighting his literary contributions and personal history.

Feb 14 • 10:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

State Literary Awards 2025 – The complete list of winners

Greece's Ministry of Culture has announced the winners of the 2025 State Literary Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to literature, literary translation, and children's literature for the previous year.

Feb 12 • 18:35 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

State Literary Awards 2025: The complete list of winners

The Greek Ministry of Culture announces the winners of the State Literary Awards for 2025, recognizing outstanding contributions to literature, translation, and children's books for works published in 2024.

Feb 12 • 13:54 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Sigrún, Ævar Þór, Kristín Svava, and Margrét won the Icelandic Literary Awards

Four authors were honored with the Icelandic Literary Awards for their contributions to literature.

Feb 11 • 20:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Unforgettable book revives centuries of women's authorship in Brazilian poetry

A new book, "Inesquecíveis," highlights the contributions of Brazilian women poets over the last four centuries, challenging the male-dominated literary tradition.

Feb 11 • 19:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Nikos Kavvadias: The Deeply Human Literary Figure of the Sea

The article commemorates the life and literary contributions of Nikos Kavvadias, a Greek poet and seafarer who captured the essence of life at sea in his work.

Feb 10 • 01:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

One does not wish for one's partner to be prime minister, right?

Three notable authors have been nominated for Politiken's Literary Prize for their significant contributions to poetry reflecting contemporary themes.

Feb 8 • 12:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Kingsley Amis, the horror side of the English master of irony

The article explores the life of Kingsley Amis, an influential English novelist known for his literary contributions and ideological shifts during the 20th century.

Feb 2 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Philologist and critic José Luis Varela dies

José Luis Varela, a prominent Spanish philologist and literary critic, passed away at the age of 101, renowned for his contributions to literature, including winning the National Literature Prize in 1970.

Jan 11 • 15:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Literature: Depression, Revolutions and Unrestrained Sex

The article discusses the life and literary contributions of Turkish writer Tezer Özlü, exploring themes of depression, revolution, and sexuality through a classroom setting in Istanbul.

Jan 7 • 11:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Miljenko Jergović: Is Miroslav Krleža Still a Croatian Writer? He Was Also a Leftist...

The article discusses Miljenko Jergović's upcoming recognition at the Leipzig Book Fair, where he will be honored with the prestigious Leipzig Literary Prize for his contributions to European understanding.

Jan 4 • 11:18 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Vigorelli, anthem to the culture of Europe

The article discusses the legacy of Giancarlo Vigorelli, an influential Italian literary critic and writer, emphasizing his vision of literature as a European phenomenon and urging a renewed recognition of his contributions to literary and political discourse.

Dec 30 • 07:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Better for us to get a small prize

The article discusses the significance of Shirley Jackson's literary contributions, specifically referencing her work 'The Lottery' and its connection to the concept of minor lottery prizes.

Dec 29 • 21:35 UTC

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