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H.P. Maya: The blank page

HP_Maya_Das weisse Blatt (Bild: Johannes Puch)

Times have become harder and more grave which also reflects this years stage set. The white, blank sheet raises questions. What can literature achieve? "In times like these" just how important can it really be?[more...]

Dates and Programme

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In this article you can find information on the readings and the programme framework: Once again this year there will be a number of interesting events before, during and after the TDDL.[more...]

Prizes and Sponsors

Prizes and sponsors (Bild: ORF)

At the 35th Festival of German Language Literature five prizes will once again be awarded: The Bachmann Prize, the Kelag Prize, the Ernst Willner Prize, the 3sat Prize and for the first time the VILLIglas Audience Award. [more...]

New from the TDDL 2011

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Here you will find all current information regarding the Festival of German Language Literature 2011, contributions to the Bachmann Prize 2010, Klagenfurts new 'writer-in residence' Peter Wawerzinek and all readings and discussions.[more...]

Download section 2011

In the download section, you can find photos (also in higher resolution for printing), information and all of the texts that will be read (after they have been released).[more...]

TRANSLATIO

Translatio

The Austrian State Prize for Literary Translation goes this year to Adan Kovacsics and Johann Strutz. The prize ceremony will take place on 3rd July 2011 from 18:00 in Musilhaus.

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TDDL 2011 on Web, Radio and TV

TDDL in WEB, Radio, TV

2011 on the Web, Radio and TV Information, live reports and much more about the Festival of German Language Literature can be found in television, radio and on the internet - on 3sat, the Bachmann homepage bachmannpreis.eu, in Kärnten today and on ORF Radio.

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"From the norm, the deviation and..."

Klagenfurt Adress

"From the norm, the deviation and..." "From the norm, the deviation and the finished parts" Urs Widmer, Klagenfurts reader at the Bachmann Prize 2011 will speak at the TDDL opening evening.

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TDDL 2011 - Registration and Order of Events

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In this article you will learn all about the timing of the TDDL 2011, the Klagenfurt Address, the Austrian State Prize for Translators and the Literature Course, as well as the deadlines for registration and accreditation.[more...]

Guidelines for the awarding 2011

Guidelines for the awarding 2011

The Ingeborg Bachmann Prize will be awarded for the 35th time on 10 July in Klagenfurt. The opening of the Festival of German-Language Literature will take place on the evening of 6. July in the ORF Theatre. There will be readings and discussions from 7 to 9 July.[more...]