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Jahrbuch der Coburger Landesstiftung 2021
Rika Lesser is a celebrated poet and translator, recognized twice with prestigious translation prizes from the Swedish Academy. Her prolific career includes authoring four books of original poems and expertly translating seven collections of poetry, showcasing a deep engagement with the poetic form and cross-cultural literary exchange.






Jahrbuch der Coburger Landesstiftung 2021
The collection showcases Lesser's poetic journey, weaving together her connections with poets and languages, as well as her relationships with family and friends. Divided into three sections, it delves into her deep ties to Sweden, reflecting on her experiences in her adoptive country, her return to her roots, and her fascination with the art of translation.
Lesser and Zelinsky retell the story of a pair of children lost in the woods who run into a witch with a very tasty house.