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13 translators of Faroese literature in Tórshavn

13 translators of Faroese literature in Tórshavn

This week, FarLit organized a three-day seminar in Tórshavn for translators from Faroese into various languages. The event featured lectures and meetings with Faroese authors. Additionally, participants had the opportunity to engage in cultural and literary outings, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of the Faroese landscape and its literary heritage.

Multilingual poetry reading

Tonight, Saturday 24 August at 8 PM in Reinsaríið, Tórshavn the translators will do a multilingual reading together with poet Vónbjørt Vang. Vónbjørt will read from her collection Svørt Orkidé and the translators will read their translations in their respective languages.

If you are in Tórshavn, you are welcome to come and listen!

Participating translators:

Anya M. Poulsen - Denmark

Lars Moa - Norway

Jógvan Helge Gardar - Norway

Anna Fohlin Mattsson - Sweden

Marita Thomsen - UK

Matthew Landrum - USA

Brad Harmon - USA

Martin Schurholz - Germany

Bence Patat - Hungary

Kata Veress - Hungary

Luciano Dutra - Brazil

Raffaele Vairo - Italy

Andry Arro - Estonia

Books from the Faroe Islands 2024

Books from the Faroe Islands 2024

Bob in Danish

Bob in Danish