25 July 2025

“The Doll” in German and Other Translations

Translation

Several significant translations have recently been published abroad, supported by the Book Institute as part of the ©Poland Translation Programme. Of particular note is the translation of Bolesław Prus’s “The Doll,” which was introduced to German-speaking readers by Lisa Palmes and Lothar Quinkenstein.

The translation of “The Doll” was published by the Swiss publishing house Kampa Verlag, renowned for its translations of Polish literature.

In addition, translations of the following books have also recently been published:

Rafał Wojaczek’s “Sanatorium” into Ukrainian (trans. by Taras Nazaruk, published by Drunken Boat)
Hanka Grupińska’s “Ciągle po kole” into German (trans. by Andreas Volk, published by Metropol Verlag)
Mapy by Aleksandra and Daniel Mizieliński into Bulgarian (trans. by Krum Krumov, published by Benitorial)
Ale odlot! Jacek Ambrożewski’s illustrated history of aviation into Korean (trans. by Young Hwa Kim, Pulbit Publishing Company).

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International Translation Day 2025

International Translation Day was established by the International Federation of Translators (FIT, Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs) on September 30th, the feast day of St. Jerome, author of the first Latin translation of the Bible and patron saint of all translators.

30 September 2025

Recruitment for the 2026 Translators’ Collegium is now open

The Translators’ Collegium aims to support work on the translation of Polish works, integrate the translator community, enhance their professional skills, and promote Polish literature worldwide.

18 September 2025

‘Literatura na Świecie’ Awards for 2024

The winners of one of the most prestigious awards for translators in Poland have been announced.

26 September 2025

Polish-Turkish translation workshops – call for applications

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey, in cooperation with the Polish Embassy in Ankara and the Book Institute, is organizing literary workshops for translators in Ankara from October 20–24, 2025. The event aims to support translation, develop translators’ competencies, and deepen cultural exchange between the countries.

18 September 2025

Mikołaj Grynberg’s “Confidential” in English and other translations

Numerous translations have recently been published abroad with the support of the Book Institute as part of the ©Poland Translation Programme. Of particular note is the translation of Mikołaj Grynberg's prose work, Confidential, which Sean Gasper Bye has brought to English-speaking readers.

8 September 2025

Zyta Rudzka in Spanish and other translations

Several significant translations have recently been published abroad, supported by the Book Institute as part of the ©Poland Translation Programme. Of particular note is the translation of Zyta Rudzka's novel, “Ten się śmieje, kto ma zęby”, which won the Nike Literary Award.

29 August 2025

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