{"id":56742,"date":"2023-09-19T14:20:32","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T14:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/?p=56742"},"modified":"2023-09-19T14:54:16","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T14:54:16","slug":"the-nordic-councils-literature-prize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/en\/the-nordic-councils-literature-prize\/","title":{"rendered":"The Nordic Council\u2019s Literature Prize"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, the jury for the Nordic Council’s Literature Prize had its final meeting to select the winner for the year 2023. The book that is chosen as the winner will be announced on October 31st!<\/p>\n

Yesterday, the jury visited the Nordic House for a tour of the library followed by dinner at S\u00f3n\u00f3 restaurant here in the Nordic house. Below jury chairman Stefan Kjerkegaard, from Denmark, and jury member Sanna Klein, from Faroe Islands, share their thoughts on the process of selecting the winning book for 2023:<\/p>\n

This award consistently upholds a standard of quality and serves as a platform to showcase Nordic literature to both regional and international audiences. Yet, its most crucial function lies in fostering connections among Nordic literary works.
\nIt was striking to observe that books from both Norway and Denmark this year approached a documentary style within the realm of literature, even as they resisted conventional literary norms. Their recognition as nominees was noteworthy. Additionally, I was pleasantly surprised by the diverse range of literary genres represented.
\nStyle and thematic exploration, or the interplay between form and content, have always been pivotal factors in evaluating literary works. Presently, there seems to be a lean towards prioritizing thematic depth and content. In today’s literary landscape, fiction that lacks a grounding in reality may encounter more challenges.
\nBeing a part of this prestigious literary prize is a source of great honor, and engaging in discussions with fellow committee members about literary developments in their respective nations is incredibly stimulating. Above all, my hope is that the prize fosters greater visibility and encourages more cross-Nordic literary exploration, connecting readers across the Nordic countries.
\n– Stefan Kjerkegaard, chairman, (DEN)<\/p>\n

Det er en vigtig rolle at v\u00e6re med i udv\u00e6lgelsen af Nordisk R\u00e5ds Litteraturpris. Det er en sp\u00e6ndende proces, hvor man som l\u00e6ser og jury f\u00e5r nye oplevelser hver gang. Nordisk R\u00e5ds Litteraturpris har en stor betydning, fordi den er b\u00e5de med til at styrke det nordiske samarbejde og det nordiske f\u00e6llesskab, men den er ogs\u00e5 vigtig, fordi den er med til at skabe bevidsthed om dette f\u00e6llesskab. Is\u00e6r i en tid hvor det engelske sprog fylder mere og mere, er det vigtigt at styrke den nordiske identitet, og Litteraturprisen f\u00e5r derfor en stor sproglig og litteraturhistorisk betydning. Juryen f\u00e5r mulighed for at se, hvad der r\u00f8rer sig i de andre lande, og hvilke tendenser afspejles i de andre landes litteratur.
\n– \u00a0Sanna Klein, jury member, (FAE)<\/p>\n

All of the nominated books are available at the Nordic House library!<\/p>\n

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