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High Road to Culture in Flanders and the Netherlands
A translator from Dutch to English gives literary tips by answering two questions: which translated book by a Flemish or Dutch author should everyone read? And, which book absolutely deserves an English translation?
Martin Michael Driessen's delightful short story for the first time in English.
The much-acclaimed collection of short stories by the legendary Flemish author has been published in English for the first time.
Students from two British Universities translated an extract from the most recent novel of the Surinamese Dutch writer Tessa Leuwsha.
The author was known for his collections of short stories written while he was interred in psychiatric institutions.
Students from two British Universities translated an excerpt from a theatre production by Flemish actor, writer, rapper and podcaster Rashif El Kaoui.
When a book achieves international success, it's often forgotten that this is not only the merit of the author, but also of the translator. The low countries wants to give these language virtuosos the recognition they deserve. Every month, ...
Our best literature stories of 2020, handpicked by the editor.
The Vondel Prize is a biennial prize for the best book translation into English of a Dutch literary or cultural-historical work. The winner receives € 5,000.
Take a look at our selection of recently translated Dutch literature.
Our selection of Dutch-language books that have recently been translated into English.
Our selection of Dutch-language books that have recently been translated into English.
Here's our selection of Dutch-language books that have recently been translated into English.
Why not read a novel by a Dutch or Flemish author this spring? Take a look at our selection.
Why not read a novel by a Dutch or Flemish author this summer? Take a look at our selection.
'Quaco – My Life in Slavery', the first major graphic novel about the Dutch history of slavery, is now available in English, thanks to modern languages students at the University of Sheffield.
Our selection of Dutch-language books that have recently been translated into English.
