Sovret Prize to Domn Kavčič for his translation of the novel by Yoko Tawada

RTV Slovenija (MMC)State / PublicCenter4 hr. ago

Domen Kavčič has been awarded the Sovret Award for his translation of the Japanese novel 'Razkropljeni po zemlji' by Yoko Tawada. The jury praised his exceptional precision and attention to detail in translating the complex linguistic elements of the book, which features six first-person narrators each speaking a different language. The novel explores themes of language, identity, and connection through the journey of the protagonist, Hiruko, who searches for a native speaker of Japanese to find herself again. Kavčič highlighted the author's skill in depicting forgotten words, structures, and stories, and expressed hope that Tawada's work would gain more attention in Slovenia beyond her Japanese writings.

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DeloIndependent🔒Center16 hr. ago

The Slovenian Society of Literary Translators awarded the Sovret Award for the best literary translation into Slovenian to Domen Kavčič for his translation of Japanese author Yoko Tawada’s novel 'Razkropljeni po zemlji' ('Split in the Earth'). The five-member jury, chaired by former Sovret Award winner Jernej Županič, praised Kavčič for his exceptional precision and attention to detail in handling linguistic challenges, particularly in translating the unique Pans language used in the original text. The jury highlighted how Kavčič maintained the humor and lightness of the novel while effectively conveying the onomatopoeic elements and philosophical depth of the original work through richly structured Slovenian prose. Other nominees included translations of works by Vladimir Nabokov, Barbara Kingsolver, Venko Andonovski, and Zyranna Zateli.

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STA – Slovenska tiskovna agencijaState / PublicCenter16 hr. ago

Domen Kavčič, a Slovenian translator, has been awarded the Sovret Award, which is considered the oldest and most prestigious award by the Society of Slovene Literary Translators. He received the award for his translation of the Japanese author Yoko Tawada's novel 'Razkropljeni po zemlji' (published by Beletrina). The novel is described as unusual, featuring six first-person narrators, according to Kavčič.

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