Objective This action will support projects that will translate, publish, distribute and promote works of fiction. Themes and priorities strengthening the transnational circulation and diversity of European literary works; encouraging the translation and promotion of works in lesser-used languages to increase their circulation to larger markets in Europe and beyond; reaching new audiences for European […]
Results of the 2021 European Literary Works Circulation, Platforms and Networks Calls for Proposals published
The grant agreements for the 2021 Circulation of European Literary Works, European Platforms and Networks calls have been signed, and their results officially published on the Funding and Tender Portal (FTOP). Circulation of European Literary Works The Circulation of European Literary Works 2021 call received a total of 87 applications at the European level, of […]
Post-Doctoral Researcher Position in Literary Science in Slovenia
Description The University of Nova Gorica has a vacancy for the position of POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN THE FIELD OF LITERARY SCIENCE (m/f) We are seeking candidates interested in working as an assistant with Ph.d. at the highly research-oriented University of Nova Gorica. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment, supported by the latest […]
PhD Programme in Contemporary Humanism in Italy
The International PhD Programme (double-degree) in Contemporary Humanism is instituted for the 36th Cycle at LUMSA University (Rome) in partnership with Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (PUC) – Santiago/Chile, Australian Catholic University (ACU) – Sydney/Australia and Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP) – Paris/France and Universidade Catolica Portuguesa (UCP) – Lisbon/Portugal. Main goals of the Programme […]
Doctoral Research Fellowship in Literature and Culture in the Spanish-speaking World
A Doctoral Research Fellowship (SKO 1017) in Literature and Culture in the Spanish-speaking World is available at the Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages (ILOS), University of Oslo. The Position The position is opened for Ph.D. research projects centered on aspects of contemporary Latin American literatures (20th and/or 21st century). Within this framework, […]
Researcher at the Department of Philosophy, Communication and Entertainment of the University of Rome
The Department of Philosophy, Communication and Entertainment of the University of Rome is looking for a researcher. Organization Università degli Studi Roma Tre – Dipartimento di Filosofia, Comunicazione e Spettacolo. The Department of Philosophy, Communication and Entertainment focuses its research on two main areas: philosophy, the study of cinema, theater, music and the new media. […]
EU Prize for Literature 2019 winners announced
Tibor Navracsics, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, and Romanian Culture Minister Valer-Daniel Breaz announced the 14 winners of this year’s European Union Prize for Literature. The Prize is awarded annually to new and emerging authors, recognising literary talent from all corners of Europe. It highlights the wealth of contemporary European literature as well as Europe’s rich cultural and linguistic […]
Five of the finest (anti-)heroines from European literature
An anti-heroine is the opposite of a heroine. According to both the Oxford English Dictionary and Wikipedia, it means ‘lacking’ traditional heroic qualities – things like bravery, strength and morality. An anti-heroine is a female protagonist who is not confined by the expectations put upon them, someone who makes ‘unconventional life choices’. The trouble is, conventions and expectations […]