News. Bernardo Atxaga

Atxaga presents “El paraíso y los gatos” in Madrid

2013-05-07 ¦ Publications

Bernardo Atxaga has just presented his latest project, the DVD-book "El paraíso y los gatos" (Paradise and Cats), the Spanish version of the original Basque Paradisua eta katuak, a compilation of poems, stories and reflections accompanied by the music of Jabier Muguruza.

A short story by Atxaga appears in the collection "Best European Fiction 2013"

2013-03-11 ¦ Publications

A story by Bernardo Atxaga, "Pirpo and Chanberlán, Murderers" ("Pirpo eta Txanberlain hiltzaileak" in its original Basque), has been selected as one of the best European works of short fiction for 2013. The story appears in the volume "Best European Fiction 2013", edited by Aleksandar Hemon.

"Seven Houses in France", a finalist for the TLS translation prizes

2013-02-11 ¦ Prizes

Bernardo Atxaga's latest novel was chosen as a finalist for the Times Literary Supplement translation prizes. At the same time, the book continues to receive critical acclaim in specialist blogs and magazines.

Seven Houses in France: "clean and candid prose that sharpens the absurdity and brutality of the historical moment"

2013-02-04 ¦ Publications

Atxaga's latest novel, Seven Houses in France, continues to be well received in the United States. The latest review comes from the website Fiction Advocate.

Second edition of "Seven Houses in France" released in the UK

2012-11-27 ¦ Publications

Bernardo Atxaga's latest novel, "Seven Houses in France", has just been released in paperback in the UK, right on the heels of the novel's publication in the United States some weeks ago, where it continues to receive high acclaim.

"Seven Houses in France" one of the best books of the year in the US

2012-11-06 ¦ Publications

Publishers Weekly lists Seven Houses in France as one of the best works of fiction of 2012. This is more welcome news for Atxaga’s novel, which has been well received in the United States.

Bernardo Atxaga interviewed for the Financial Times

2012-10-24 ¦ Press

The Financial Times has just published an interview with Bernardo Atxaga that touches on the author’s work, the current political situation, the Basque language, and the Basque Country in general, among other topics.

Recently published North American edition of "Seven Houses in France" warmly received

2012-10-02 ¦ Publications

"Seven Houses in France" has just been published in North America by Graywolf Press. The novel is garnering positive reviews in the United States.

Edinburgh World Writers' Conference 2012, August 17-21

2012-07-19 ¦ Conferences

The World Writers' Conference, part of the annual Edinburgh International Book Festival, will bring together 50 writers who will discuss the role of literature in today’s society. Basque writer Bernardo Atxaga will be participating in the event.

Basque language and culture will have a leading presence at the University of Oxford

2012-06-19 ¦ Conferences

Basque language and culture will play a significant role at the XV Forum for Iberian Studies to be held at the University of Oxford on 20, 21 and 22nd of June. 18 Basque speakers will take part in this outstanding forum: 16 out of them will discourse on Basque subjects, and 6 of them will actually give their lecture in Basque language. One of the keynote speakers will be Basque writer Bernardo Atxaga. It is the first time Basque culture has such a notable participation at this university.