Dimitrov Popović, Montenegro
The Orpheus Texts Prize committee has announced Dimitrov Popović, a Montenegrin luminary in literary translation, as the Translator of the Year for 2024. Popović, whose work has served as a vital cultural bridge between Montenegro and Albania, has been honored for his exemplary contributions to literature and education. His translations span a broad spectrum, including poetry, prose, and academic texts, significantly enhancing the cross-cultural dialogue between these neighboring countries.
His literary achievements include the publication of “Beyond Hope” and its Montenegrin counterpart, “Amfora,” along with “A Handshake,” a collection of essays, and “Conversation of Generations,” a poetry anthology that underscores the ongoing dialogue between different generations and cultures.
Among his notable translation endeavors are Zyvdija Hoxhiq’s novel “All Mine” and the “Anthology of Montenegrin Poetry,” which showcases the works of 40 distinguished Montenegrin poets. Popović has also adapted several high school textbooks on Ethics, Logic, and Sociology of Culture into Albanian, broadening the scope of academic resources available to students.
Popović’s dedication to promoting Montenegro literature and fostering a deeper literary and cultural exchange has earned him this prestigious recognition, underscoring his significant impact on the literary landscapes of both Albania and Montenegro.
In recognition of Popović’s outstanding contributions to literary translation, bridging cultural divides, and fostering educational and literary exchanges between Montenegro and Albania, we hereby honor him as the Orfeus Texts Prize’s Translator of the Year 2024. His work exemplifies the highest ideals of cultural understanding and literary excellence.
Therefore, in recognition of Popović’s outstanding contributions to literary translation, bridging cultural divides, and fostering educational and literary exchanges between Montenegro and Albania, we hereby honor him as the Orfeus Texts Prize’s Translator of the Year 2024. His work exemplifies the highest ideals of cultural understanding and literary excellence.
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