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.
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Michael Hofmann expressed regret over the necessity of the decision regarding family benefits.
Petition in Bayern: Zehntausende Unterschriften gegen Abschaffung des Kinderstartgelds - Bayern
Germany· 2025-11-14
Michael Hofmann expressed regret over the necessity of the decision.
„Wir fühlen uns betrogen“: Ärger über Abschaffung des Kinderstartgelds in Bayern - BayernGermany· 2025-11-13Michael Hofmann is the parliamentary manager of the CSU who accused the AfD of trying to ridicule parliamentary democracy.
Bayern: AfD klagt gegen Ordnungsgeld im Landtag - BayernGermany· 2025-08-27
Michael Hofmann described the novel as a work of such weight and complexity that it consumes light like a black hole.
Ni miru, ki mu ne bi bilo treba plačevati davka peklu
Slovenia· 2025-08-26
Michael Hofmann translated Jenny Erpenbeck's novel 'Kairos' into German.
Index - Kultúr - Látszólag irigylésre méltó életet élnek, mint egy megszerkesztett Instagram-fotó
Hungary· 2025-05-04
Michael Hofmann was among the attendees at the farewell ceremony for Werner Lorant.
TSV 1860 München: Abschiedsfeier für Trainer Werner Lorant in Giesinger Kirche - MünchenGermany· 2025-05-01
Michael Hofmann translated Jenny Erpenbeck's winning novel 'Kairos'.
Index - Kultúr - Huszonheten meghaltak, miközben a La Manche csatornán próbáltak átkelniHungary· 2025-04-16
Michael Hofmann translated Jenny Erpenbeck's 'Kairos' from German.
Index - Kultúr - Kilépett a bántalmazó kapcsolatából, majd egy nő karjai között találta magátHungary· 2025-03-03
Michael Hofmann describes the AfD's presentation as a 'considerable struggle'.
Erste Landtags-Sitzung nach der Wahl: Lautstarker Streit im Landtag - AfD mit Gebrüll - BayernGermany· 2025-02-27
Michael Hofmann translated Jenny Erpenbeck's book Kairos into English.
Booker Internacional revela 13 nomeados que mostram que “o mundo está a pensar” | Livros
Portugal· 2025-02-25
Hofmann won the prize last year for his translation of Kairos.
All 13 writers on International Booker longlist are first-time nominees | International Booker prize
United Kingdom· 2025-02-25
Last year, the International Booker Prize was won by writer Jenny Erpenbeck and translator Michael Hofmann for the novel 'Kairos'.
Premieră pentru literatura română: Romanul „Solenoid” de Mircea Cărtărescu, pe lista lungă International Booker Prize
Romania· 2025-02-25
