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What is the importance of literature in translation for young people?
Listen to our podcast from Hay Festival
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The International Literature Showcase
Don't miss your chance to be part of the global conversation, discover exciting British writers and organisations. #LitShowcase
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Come Tell Me How You Live
Iranian author Fereshteh Ahmadi in conversation with James Tyson of Agatha Christie International Festival
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Trans-Siberian Lit: a travelling art residency
All aboard a travelling art residency on the Trans-Siberian Railway as part of the Year of Russian Language and Literature
Welcome to British Council Literature
We work with hundreds of writers and literature partners to develop innovative projects and collaborations...
From Our Blog
Introduction to Estonian Literature
A brief introduction to Estonian literature from our partners, the Estonian Literature Centre.
Helpful Tips and Hints for Writers Travelling with the British Council
By Jim HinksAre you travelling overseas for a project with the British Council? Here's a handy blog of hints and tips to help you navigate your way without a hiccup!
Remembering Denys Johnson Davies (1922-2017)
By Cathy CostainDenys Johnson Davies (1922-2017) was an acclaimed and hugely influential Arabic literary translator. Cathy Costain, Head of Arts at the British Council Egypt, reflects on an extraordinary life.
What We're Reading: June
By Literature TeamFind out what the book-ish team here at the British Council have been reading this month!
Our Latest Projects
International Literature Showcase
80 talented UK writers, 25 innovative UK literature organisations The International Literature Showc...
The London Book Fair: Poland Market Focus 2017
Poland is the Market Focus country at The London Book Fair in 2017. This is a unique opportunity to ...
British Council Literature Seminar in Berlin
The British Council Literature Seminar offers students, academics, publishers, translators, journali...
Walking Cities: Shakespeare Lives
Farewell till then: I will go lose myselfAnd wander up and down to view the city. Antipholus of Syr...
Who We’re Working With
Inua Ellams
Inua Ellams was born in Nigeria in 1984 and moved to the UK as a child. He is a poet, performer, pla...
Owen Sheers
Owen Sheers was born in Fiji in 1974 and brought up in Abergavenny, South Wales. He was educated at ...
Kate Summerscale
Kate Summerscale was born in 1965 and brought up in Japan, England and Chile. She studied at Oxford ...
Kate Tempest
Kate Tempest is a playwright, poet, novelist and hip hop/rap artist. She began performing when she l...
Opportunities
Arts opportunities
A list of British Council current and upcoming international opportunities for artists.
Artists’ International Development Fund
Apply for the Artists' International Development Fund to develop artistic skills.
China UK Connections through Culture
Connections through Culture is a long-term programme to develop cultural collaborations.
Prince Claus Fund
Open call with the Prince Claus fund for multidisciplinary arts projects
Join the Conversation
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