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The Times Stephen Spender Prize for poetry translation 2009

Stephen Spender was himself a fine translator of poetry. By means of this annual prize, The Times and the Stephen Spender Memorial Trust hope to encourage and stimulate a new generation of literary translators. To obtain a free booklet containing winning translations and commentaries, please email: info@stephenspender.org

About the Prize
Translate a poem from any language, classical or modern, into English.
  spacer bullet Open, 18-and-under and 14-and-under categories

spacer bullet Cash prizes in each category

spacer bullet Selected winning entries published in The Times

spacer bullet All winning entries published in a booklet

The Stephen Spender Memorial Trust
gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the
Eranda Foundation
 
For information on how to submit an entry

SEE OUR: Entry Form, Conditions of Entry and List of Judges.
DOWNLOAD A PDF: 2009 prize poster.

PRIZE WINNERS:  2008 Winners   ( 2007 Winners  •  2006 Winners  •  2005 Winners  •  2004 Winners )