Atanas Dalchev
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Atanas Hristov Dalchev (June 12, 1904 - January 17, 1978) was a Bulgarian
poet, critic and translator. He is an author of poetry that brightly touches some philosophical problems. He translates poetry and fiction from French, Spanish, English, German and Russian authors. Recipient of the Herder Prize
in 1972 (for his "...all over literary work...") and order "Znak Pocheta" (or Order of the Badge of Honor
) in 1967 (for popularisation of Russian culture in Bulgaria).
He was born in Thessaloniki
(Solun) and graduated from high school in Sofia
in 1922. His father Hristo Dalchev was a lawyer and as a MP from People's Federative Party (Bulgarian Section) represеnted Bulgarians from Macedonia
in the Ottoman parliament.
In 1926, Dalchev published his first collection called Prozorets ("Window") and graduated in pedagogics and philosophy
at Sofia University
in 1927. Dalchev published the collections of poetry Stihotvorenia ("Poems", 1928) and Paris (1930). From 1945 until 1956, he was under pressure from the communist authorities and was forced to publish only translations.
He died in Sofia in 1978.
His works has been translated in French, Slovak, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, German, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish, and also in English, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, Arabian, Swedish and some other languages in periodic or in literary medleys.
Bulgarians
The Bulgarians are a South Slavic nation and ethnic group native to Bulgaria and neighbouring regions. Emigration has resulted in immigrant communities in a number of other countries.-History and ethnogenesis:...
poet, critic and translator. He is an author of poetry that brightly touches some philosophical problems. He translates poetry and fiction from French, Spanish, English, German and Russian authors. Recipient of the Herder Prize
Herder Prize
The Herder Prize, established in 1963 and named for Johann Gottfried von Herder, was a prestigious international prize dedicated to the promotion of scientific, art and literature relations, and presented to scholars and artists from Central and Southeastern Europe whose life and work have improved...
in 1972 (for his "...all over literary work...") and order "Znak Pocheta" (or Order of the Badge of Honor
Order of the Badge of Honor
The Order of the Badge of Honour was a civilian award of the Soviet Union.It was instituted on 25 November 1935 and conferred on citizens of the USSR for outstanding achievements in production, scientific research and social, cultural and other forms of social activity, for promotion of economic,...
) in 1967 (for popularisation of Russian culture in Bulgaria).
He was born in Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki , historically also known as Thessalonica, Salonika or Salonica, is the second-largest city in Greece and the capital of the region of Central Macedonia as well as the capital of the Decentralized Administration of Macedonia and Thrace...
(Solun) and graduated from high school in Sofia
Sofia
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and the 12th largest city in the European Union with a population of 1.27 million people. It is located in western Bulgaria, at the foot of Mount Vitosha and approximately at the centre of the Balkan Peninsula.Prehistoric settlements were excavated...
in 1922. His father Hristo Dalchev was a lawyer and as a MP from People's Federative Party (Bulgarian Section) represеnted Bulgarians from Macedonia
Macedonia (region)
Macedonia is a geographical and historical region of the Balkan peninsula in southeastern Europe. Its boundaries have changed considerably over time, but nowadays the region is considered to include parts of five Balkan countries: Greece, the Republic of Macedonia, Bulgaria, Albania, Serbia, as...
in the Ottoman parliament.
In 1926, Dalchev published his first collection called Prozorets ("Window") and graduated in pedagogics and philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
at Sofia University
Sofia University
The St. Clement of Ohrid University of Sofia or Sofia University is the oldest higher education institution in Bulgaria, founded on 1 October 1888...
in 1927. Dalchev published the collections of poetry Stihotvorenia ("Poems", 1928) and Paris (1930). From 1945 until 1956, he was under pressure from the communist authorities and was forced to publish only translations.
He died in Sofia in 1978.
His works has been translated in French, Slovak, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, German, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish, and also in English, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, Arabian, Swedish and some other languages in periodic or in literary medleys.
Short bibliography
- Prozorets (Window), 1926
- Stihotvorenia (Poems), 1928
- Pariž (Paris), 1930
- Angelat na Shartar (The Angel of ChartresChartresChartres is a commune and capital of the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France. It is located southwest of Paris.-Geography:Chartres is built on the left bank of the Eure River, on a hill crowned by its famous cathedral, the spires of which are a landmark in the surrounding country...
), 1943 - Stihotvorenia (Poems), 1965; 1969
- Fragmenti (Fragments; Critical and philosophical reflections), 1967
External links
- Some of his poems (in Bulgarian) Атанас Далчев Litera.hit.bg