Michael Hofmann
Michael Hofmann is a prominent translator and poet, recognized for his translations of German literature into English. He won the International Booker Prize in 2022 for his work on Jenny Erpenbeck's novel 'Kairos,' highlighting his significant contribution to making European literature accessible to English readers.
Born on Apr 22, 1957 (68 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 63,860 | $3,845,000 | 2,931$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,809 | $56,000 | 49$ |
| Totals | 2 | 85,862,880 | 65,669 | $3,901,000 | 2,980$ |
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Recent Mentions
Germany:
Michael Hofmann is the parliamentary manager of the CSU who accused the AfD of trying to ridicule parliamentary democracy.
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Slovenia:
Michael Hofmann described the novel as a work of such weight and complexity that it consumes light like a black hole.
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Hungary:
Michael Hofmann translated Jenny Erpenbeck's novel 'Kairos' into German.
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Germany:
Michael Hofmann was among the attendees at the farewell ceremony for Werner Lorant.
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Hungary:
Michael Hofmann translated Jenny Erpenbeck's winning novel 'Kairos'.
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Hungary:
Michael Hofmann translated Jenny Erpenbeck's 'Kairos' from German.
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Germany:
Michael Hofmann describes the AfD's presentation as a 'considerable struggle'.
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Portugal:
Michael Hofmann translated Jenny Erpenbeck's book Kairos into English.
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United Kingdom:
Hofmann won the prize last year for his translation of Kairos.
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Romania:
Last year, the International Booker Prize was won by writer Jenny Erpenbeck and translator Michael Hofmann for the novel 'Kairos'.
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