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Per Olov Enquist

Agota Kristof

A. L. Kennedy

Julian Barnes

Christoph Hein

Jürg Laederach

Andrzej Szczypiorski

Ilse Aichinger

Giorgio Manganelli

Sarah Kirsch

Sándor Weöres

Pavel Kohout

1928-07-20

Pavel Kohout is a prominent Czech writer, playwright, and screenwriter. His work is known for its social and political critique, often addressing the complexities of life under totalitarian regimes. He is a proponent of freedom of expression and an important figure in the Central European literary and cultural scene.

Sławomir Mrożek

Peter Huchel

Michael Laskey

George Szirtes

Selima Hill

Mimi Khalvati

1944-01-01

Mimi Khalvati is an Iranian-American poet known for her lyrical and formal poems that explore themes of identity, memory, exile, and the search for belonging. Her poetry is marked by a distinct musicality and a careful exploration of form, often using traditional structures in innovative ways. Khalvati writes with a sensitivity that intertwines her Persian heritage with her life in America, addressing the tensions and dialogues between different cultures and experiences. Her work is appreciated for its emotional depth, imagistic precision, and a poetic voice that is both personal and universal.

David Constantine

Paul Durcan

Gillian Allnutt

Lorna Goodison

Moniza Alvi

Imtiaz Dharker

1954-01-01

Imtiaz Dharker is a poet, visual artist, and documentary filmmaker of Pakistani origin, based in the United Kingdom. Her poetic work is known for its exploration of themes such as identity, faith, exile, migration, and the condition of women in different cultures. Dharker combines powerful language with strong imagery, addressing social and political issues with sensitivity and urgency.