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From Roy to Loewenstein: Books as witnesses to memory and power

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‘Reflections’: A meditation on Singapore’s regional resilience

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Intan Paramaditha's 'Gentayangan' receives PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grants

First established in 2003, PEN/Heim Translation Fund awards grants to promote the publication and reception of translated world literature in English.

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New John le Carré novel coming in 2019

A new John le Carré novel titled Agent Running in the Field is slated to be published in fall 2019.

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Winning writer: Eka Kurniawan talks about his writing at Amsterdam’s Compagnie Theater in the Netherlands. Eka was among winners of the prestigious Prince Claus prize this year.
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Author Eka Kurniawan gets Prince Claus award

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