We are announcing fragments from the two-volume book MOSAICS: Anthology of contemporary Turkish literature (MOSAIC 1: Contemporary Turkish poetry and MOSAIC 2: Contemporary Turkish short-story), within the e-collection of the Project of the International PEN, Diversity,. This selection of contemporary Turkish literature was prepared in cooperation with the Turkish PEN Center. The book includes poetry and prose by contemporary Turkish poets and writers, prefaces (to the short story and to the poetry) and biographical notes on the authors. The book is published in two languages (originally written in Turkish and translated in Macedonian language). We are publishing fragments from this book at the Diversity web site in three languages: in Turkish, in Macedonian and in English language.
*This project was financially supported by the Ministry of Culture of Republic Macedonia
The “Miladinov Brothers Award”is given for best book of poetry published between two editions of the International Struga Poetry Evenings Festival. The Miladinov brothers, Dimitar and Konstantin are renowned humanists and writers and educationists from the 19 century, born in the city of Struga. The older one, Dimitar Miladinov, was a teacher and collector of popular songs and stories, and the younger one, Konstantin, is more famous as a poet. During his studies in Moscow he wrote the most famous romantic poem in the Macedonian language, “Longing for the South”. This poem has become a symbol of the Festival, which traditionally opens with its verses read in several languages. The Miladinov brother ended their lives tragically in the Ottoman prisons, sentenced unjustly for their cultural and educational mission among their people. The “Miladinov Brothers Award” was established in 1963, and the best book is selected after a publicly announced competition by the SPE Award Committee. The award is the most significant poetry prize in the Republic of Macedonia, recognized as a national poetry award. In 2009, Vesna Acevska was the winner of the national poetry award the “Miladinov Brothers”. At the Diversity site, within the collection entitled “Macedonian Projects,” we are publishing a selection from her poetry.
“The night is darkest before the dawn” is book of poetry, by the Macedonian poet Igor Isakovski. The book was published in Blesok, within the edition Borea. Here, at Diversity, we are presenting a selection from this book, published in Macedonian language and in English translation.
... When poetry moves from the poet to the one who receives it, magic coupling occurs between humans, as between brothers and sisters, regardless of race, sex, religion or culture. In this way we have in common piece of land for cultivation. Then we do not take weapon, but plow and then we throw seed, to have something for reap together, when time comes. Knut Edegard (Preface to the collection of poetry Voices from North: Voices from North, Norway Contemporary poetry, Struga Poetry Evenings, 2009)
With this quotation from Knut Edegard, Diversity announces the selection of Norwegian poetry that is presented bilingually: in Norwegian language (the original) and in Macedonian language (in translation). This selection is prepared by the Norwegian poets Bente Christensen and Knut Ødegård. Jasminka Markovska made the translation into macedonian language. Vesna Acevska, the Macedonian translator of EDA verses, made the linguistic redaction of the Macedonian translation. Also, in this context, we have that honor to announce that on 11th of March in Oslo, in the House of literature, there will be presented the work of the project Diversity. The event is organized by the Norwegian Association of Translators. For any further information regarding this event you can visit the following link: http://litteraturhuset.no/program/dag.html?d=2010-03-11
Dear visitors, Diversity is announcing “Anthology of poetry from poets of Albanian ethnic origin in R. Macedonia.” This Anthology, is edited and translated into Macedonian language by the poet Resul Shabani. It covers a part from the opus of the poets: Murat Isaku, Abdulazis Islami, Adem Gajtani, Luan Starova, Resul Shabani, Agim Vinca, Eqrem Basha, Nehas Sopaj, Shazim Mehmeti, Shkelzen Halimi, Lindita Aliu, Lulezim Haziri, Salajdin Salihu, Lindita Ahmeti, Vjolce Berisha.
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