The European Literature Prize draws attention to contemporary novels written in a language originating from one of the countries of The Council of European Nations and their translation in Dutch. Every year the award is given to an outstanding novel from this language area with a prize for both the author (10.000 euro) and the translator(s) (5.000 euro).

The winner of the prize in 2018 is Max, Mischa & het Tet-offensief by Johan Harstad, translated by Edith Koenders and Paula Stevens.

The programme of the prize ceremony at Theater aan het Spui:

20.15 – 20.30 Welcome and prize ceremony

20.35 – 20.55 Performance by Gabriel Royal

21.00 – 21.40 Arjan Peters in conversation with Johan Harstad, Edith Koenders en Paula Stevens.

21.40 – 23.00 DJ and drinks

Want to join this event and get your book signed by Johan Harstad? Email to reserve a seat to corina@crossingborder.nl