A Testament to the Power of Words: Vlashi Fili Honored with 2024 Mundus Artium Prize for Literature
Vlashi Fili has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Mundus Artium Prize for Literature. - April 13, 2024
The Flemish Poet Annemarie Estor Wins the 2024 Frederick Turner Prize for Poetry
Mundus Artium Press announces that the selection committee has unanimously selected the Flemish Poet Annemarie Estor as the 2024 Frederick Turner Prize for Poetry. mundusartiumpress.us/the-flemish-poet-annemarie-estor-wins-the-2024-frederick-turner-prize-for-poetry/ At a time when poetry is... - April 07, 2024
Gjekë Marinaj Receives Prestigious Alexander the Great Gold Medal for Literary Contributions
The Alexander the Great and Vergina Gold Medal and Diploma were awarded to Albanian-born American poet Gjekë Marinaj on October 29, 2023, at the town hall of Salamis, Greece. The award, in its 39th year, honored Marinaj for his significant contributions to literature. - November 08, 2023
2023 Babel Prize for Literature Awarded to Tatyana Apraksina for Interdisciplinary Writing, Art, Mentorship
Tatyana Apraksina, writer, artist, and cultural mentor, has been awarded the 2023 Babel Prize for Literature by Mundus Artium Press for her interdisciplinary work and promotion of thought across cultural and linguistic boundaries. - July 25, 2023
Italian Author Angela De Leo Receives Gjenima Prize for Literature
Celebrated Italian author Angela De Leo was awarded the esteemed 2023 Gjenima Prize for Literature in dual ceremonies in Rome and her hometown, Bitonto. Recognized for her six-decade influence on Italian literature, De Leo's extensive body of work includes acclaimed novels, short stories, poetry, and essays. Beyond her personal accomplishments, she has played a crucial role in promoting literary culture as an editor, publisher, and advocate for other writers. - June 28, 2023
Gjekë Marinaj Honored with Pro Poet Award in Serbia
American poet, translator, and writer Gjekë Marinaj has been honored with the Pro Poet Award at the Inđija Pro Poet International Poetry Festival in Serbia. Known for his extensive contributions to poetry and literary translation, Marinaj's recognition at this annual event underscores his significant impact on the global poetry scene. - June 19, 2023
In Cross-Cultural Milestone, Cuban Poet and Editor Alex Pausides Receives 2023 Mundus Artium Prize from U.S. Delegation
In a ceremony held April 14, 2023, in Havana, Cuba, a delegation from Dallas-based Mundus Artium: The Journal of International Letters and the Arts presented the 2023 Mundus Artium Prize to Cuban poet and editor Alex Pausides. The award marks the first time a U.S. institution has sent a delegation... - April 19, 2023
National University of Uzbekistan Ranks Among Poet Gjekë Marinaj's Top Five Educational Institutions
On May 26, 2022, the Mirzo Ulugbek National University of Uzbekistan, or NUUz, hosted a meeting with Albanian-American poet Dr. Gjekë Marinaj. Commenting on his experience with NUUz instructors and students, Marinaj said, "Having lectured and participated in a variety of panels at many... - August 20, 2022
New Textbook Extends Gjekë Marinaj's Role in World Literature Diversity
On May 24, 2022, Turkistan, Kazakhstan-based Ahmet Yesevi University celebrated the release of a new textbook entitled, "Embracing the Moonlight: The Art of Gjekë Marinaj's Works." The director of Mundus Artium Press and an Albanian-American poet, writer, translator and literary... - July 15, 2022
Uzbek Writer Kochkar Narkabil Named Recipient of 2022 Gjenima Prize
Mundus Artium Press announces the award of its annual Gjenima Prize to the versatile Uzbek writer Kochkar Narkabil. Mundus Artium's decision to award the Gjenima Prize to Narkabil, a poet, writer and playwright, is supported by numerous nominations submitted by literary institutions in Kazakhstan,... - May 18, 2022
Liubita Raichichi, Romanian Writer and Interpreter of Serbian Literature, Receives Mundus Artium Prize for Lifetime Achievement
Mundus Artium Press announces the award of the Mundus Artium Prize to Romanian poet, translator and essayist Liubita Raichichi. - January 17, 2022
Mundus Artium's Inaugural Babel Prize for Literary Translation Awarded to Albania's Eqerem Gaxholli
Mundus Artium press and journal announce the award of the first annual Babel Prize for literary translation to Albania's Eqerem Gaxholli, renowned for his nuanced renderings of works on French and European history in his native language. - December 25, 2021
Korea's Choi Dongho Honored with Gjenima Prize for Literature
Mundus Artium Press announces the award of the 2021 Gjenima Prize to Korean poet, critic and scholar Choi Dongho. Established in 2004, the annual Gjenima Prize recognizes the creator of an important body of literary work or a single major literary achievement that has played a part in current... - December 24, 2021
New from Mundus Artium Press: Albanian Laureate Channels Mountains, Seas, Legacies
"Mountains Entering," Marku's English-language debut, is based on his latest Albanian book, "The Inner Circles," acclaimed in his country as one of the best poetry collections ever published in the language. - October 14, 2021
Frederick Turner to Serve as President for the Mundus Artium Press
Mundus Artium Press announces the appointment of Frederick Turner as its new president. Frederick Turner is an internationally known poet, thinker, scholar, critic, science fiction author and translator. Over the past few decades, Professor Turner has received multiple nominations for the Nobel... - August 29, 2021
American Poet Gjekë Marinaj Receives South Korea's Changwon KC International Literary Prize
American poet, writer and literary critic Gjekë Marinaj was named the winner of one of South Korea's most prestigious cultural awards, the Changwon KC International Literary Prize. Based in the Dallas metro area, Dr. Marinaj serves on the faculty of Richland College, in addition to his role as... - August 24, 2021
From "Parasite" and "Lost Alleys" Translators, a "Monarch" in Korean Poetry
Mundus Artium Press announces the 2021 release of Monarch Butterfly, selected poems by renowned Korean poet, critic and scholar Choi Dongho. In the new book, poet and scholar Kooseul Kim (Lost Alleys) and Korean cinema expert and subtitler Darcy Paquet (Parasite) combine their gifts to bring a... - June 28, 2021
Literary Activist, Dr. Gjeke Marinaj, Awarded for Nurturing Peace
Writer, publisher and literary activist Gjeke Marinaj has received a new award abroad for facilitating global peace through literature and philosophy. The International Society for Intercultural Studies and Research (ISISAR) honored Marinaj at its World Thinkers’ and Writers’ Peace... - February 14, 2020
World Literature Champion Named Home Country's Cultural Ambassador
Accompanied by European dignitaries, writer Gjeke Marinaj, PhD, received the title of Nation's Ambassador at a special reception organized by his native Albania's government. Active in many fields, Marinaj received the title for his contribution to Albanian and world literature and culture through... - September 28, 2019
Mundus Artium Press Announces Publication of New Serbian Book, "I Come to Leaf Out"
Mundus Artium Press announces the publication of the new Serbian book, "I Come to Leaf Out," written by Gjekë Marinaj and published by the Association of Writers of Serbia. Originally written in Albanian, this book is a collection of work that includes a selection of poems from Marinaj’s previously published poetry books in Albanian, has been translated into Serbian by Pjetër Dreshaj, and edited by acclaimed Serbian author and journalist, Jovan Janjić. - January 27, 2015