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Joyce Carol Oates has accepted the Mermaid Award
Joyce Carol Oates was honored at this year's Book Fair with the very first Mermaid Award, established by the Book Fair in celebration of its fortieth event. Oates received this accolade for her poignant literary works that have deeply and meaningfully resonated with Swedish readers. The honorary award winner received a unique, hand-carved statuette from Oskar Ekström, the Program Director of th...
Read moreGothenburg Book Fair celebrates 40 years with a focus on Sápmi and Space
Gothenburg Book Fair releases the seminar program for 2024, a special milestone marking the 40th edition of the fair. With a focus on themes such as Sápmi and Space, this year's event promises a multifaceted experience for both literature enthusiasts and those drawn to research, science, and societal development. As an exciting addition, a brand-new music track will be introduced, exploring the fa...
Read moreJoyce Carol Oates awarded Sjöjungfrun – accepts new Literary Prize at the Book Fair
In anticipation of Gothenburg Book Fair's 40th anniversary, the symbol from the Book Fair logo, the mermaid, takes on a new significance as it becomes a literary award, called Sjöjungfrun in Swedish. The recipient of the very first “Mermaid Award” is the author Joyce Carol Oates, whose gripping works of fiction have deeply touched Swedish readers in a meaningful way. "I am deeply grateful for t...
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