Vilis Kasims
Vilis Kasims (born 1986) is a Latvian writer, translator, and editor known for his reflective and autobiographical prose. He has contributed to various media, including the newspaper Diena and the online magazine Punctum, and has published three notable books: Lielā pasaule (2015), Lizergīnblūzs (2020), and Atvaros (2023). Kasims is also an accomplished translator, having translated works from English, Russian, Catalan, and Spanish into Latvian, including notable pieces by authors like Frank Herbert and Sergei Dovlatov. His latest work, Svešuma grāmata, explores themes of alienation and self-discovery, drawing from his own experiences from childhood to adulthood in various cities.
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Vilis Kasims is a Latvian writer whose work has been published in German.
Latvija jau astoņpadsmito reizi piedalās grāmatu tirgū Frankfurtē / Diena
Latvia· 2025-10-16
Vilis Kasims is mentioned as a writer.
Klajā nācis Laura Bērziņa debijas romāns Līdzdalībnieks / DienaLatvia· 2025-05-26
Vilis Kasims is a writer who praised Nikolā Ozano's contributions to Latvian literature.
Mans draugs Nicolas Auzanneau. Intervija ar tulkotāju Nikolā Ozano / DienaLatvia· 2025-05-10
Vilis Kasims is a writer, translator, and editor on the LALIGABA jury.
Latvijas Literatūras gada balvu par labāko prozas darbu piešķir Svenam Kuzminam par garo stāstu Brīvībene / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-27
Vilis Kasims participated in the LALIGABA jury as a writer, translator, and editor.
Latvijas Literatūras gada balvu par labāko prozas darbu piešķir rakstniekam Kuzminam par garo stāstu Brīvībene / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-26
Vilis Kasims presented his novel 'Svešuma grāmata' at the event.
Lielo puiku diļļu mežā. Rvīns Varde un Nils Sakss mīca lasītāja sirdi / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-18
Vilis Kasims highlighted Nikolā Ozano's long-standing interest in Latvian literature.
Literatūras karaliene dzeja un proza bez ģēnijiem un brīnumiem. Paziņoti Latvijas Literatūras gada balvas nominanti / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-02
Vilis Kasims emphasizes Nikolā Ozano's significant role in promoting Latvian literature.
Paziņoti Latvijas Literatūras gada balvas nominanti; mūža balva – tulkotājai Mudītei Treimanei / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-02
Vilis Kasims is a jury expert and writer.
Paziņoti Latvijas Literatūras gada balvas nominanti; mūža balvaLatvia· 2025-04-01
Vilis Kasims' book 'Lizergīnblūzs' will be presented at the Leipzig Book Fair.
Latvija ar nacionālo stendu un pasākumu programmu piedalās Leipcigas grāmatu tirgū Vācijā / DienaLatvia· 2025-03-26
Vilis Kasims is a writer, translator, and editor who has worked for the newspaper Diena and continues to write for various media.
Izdots Viļa Kasima romāns Svešuma grāmata / DienaLatvia· 2025-03-25