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International Booker Prize Longlist Features 13 Diverse Translations

2/24/2026

Summary

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The International Booker Prize has longlisted 13 books for its 2026 award celebrating translated fiction, including Shahrnush Parsipur's Women Without Men (1989) in 11 languages.
Daniel Kehlmann, author of The Director about filmmaker G.W. Pabst under Nazi rule, is a nominee.
Olga Ravn, author of The Wax Child, centers 17th-century Danish witch trials.
Shortlist will be announced March 31, 2026, with the winner on May 19, 2026, at Tate Modern.

History

Historical Context

The International Booker Prize, established in 2005, honors exceptional translated literature, expanding on the legacy of the Man Booker Prize. Shahrnush Parsipur's 1989 novel "Women Without Men" exemplifies the struggles of women in post-revolutionary Iran, while works like Daniel Kehlmann's "The Director" engage with art under oppressive regimes, underscoring the vital role of translation in fostering global understanding and cultural exchange.

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Story summary

The International Booker Prize has longlisted 13 books for its 2026 award celebrating translated fiction, including Shahrnush Parsipur's Women Without Men (1989) in 11 languages.
Daniel Kehlmann, author of The Director about filmmaker G.W. Pabst under Nazi rule, is a nominee.
Olga Ravn, author of The Wax Child, centers 17th-century Danish witch trials.
Shortlist will be announced March 31, 2026, with the winner on May 19, 2026, at Tate Modern.

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