Jon Fosse was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature this autumn. Now the federal government will honor him with an annual literary occasion. Jonas Ekströmer / TT / NTB
The authorities will honor Nobel Prize winner Jon Fosse with an annual literary occasion underneath the auspices of the National Library and allocates 4 million for the aim.
– Jon Fosse has contributed to elevating the sphere of Norwegian literature internationally. The authorities will do its half to make sure that this promise is stored in place within the a long time forward, says Culture and Equality Minister Lubna Jaffery (Ap) in a press launch.
The occasion will embody a Fosse lecture with an related social gathering occasion. A grant may also be awarded to a translator who needs to translate Norwegian books into different languages through the occasion.
The grant is considered one of a number of native and nationwide cultural initiatives that obtain funds within the revised nationwide funds. Among different issues, Det Norske Teatret receives a rare working subsidy of NOK 9 million
– Det Norske Teatret is considered one of our largest and most necessary performing arts establishments and performs an necessary position in selling Nynorsk in our society. We know that they’ve had a demanding monetary scenario, and I’m completely satisfied that now we have discovered further funds that guarantee an excellent framework for future operations, provides Jaffery.