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Georgi Gospodinov

Writing

Born January 7, 1968 · Yambol

Also known as Георги Господинов

Biography

Georgi Gospodinov Georgiev is a Bulgarian writer, poet and playwright. His novel Time Shelter received the 2023 International Booker Prize, shared with translator Angela Rodel, as well as the Strega European Prize. His novel The Physics of Sorrow received the Jan Michalski Prize and the Angelus Award. His works have been translated into 25 languages.

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Awards & recognition

  • honorary doctorate from INALCO · 2026
  • International Booker Prize · 2023
  • Jan Michalski Prize · 2016
  • Officer of the Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius · 2016
  • Hristo Danov Award · 2012
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  • Askeer · 2010
  • Ivan Nikolov Prize · 2004
  • Ivan Nikolov Prize · 1997

Filmography2 titles