Don Bartlett
Don Bartlett
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Don Bartlett is a translator specializing in Scandinavian literature. He is best known for his work on Karl Ove Knausgaard’s My Struggle series, including the third volume, Boyhood Island. He has
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Don Bartlett is primarily recognized for his extensive work as a translator of Scandinavian literature, most notably for bringing Karl Ove Knausgaard's acclaimed "My Struggle" series to English-speaking audiences.
Beyond Karl Ove Knausgaard, Don Bartlett has translated works by a range of prominent Scandinavian authors, including Jo Nesbø, Per Petterson, and Lars Saabye Christensen, contributing significantly to their international readership.
Don Bartlett has received several accolades for his translation work, including the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize and the Bernard Shaw Prize for his contributions to Norwegian literature in English.