One Night in Frankfurt: Scenes From the Incomparable Heinrich Maria Ledig-Rowohlt Translation Prize Dinner

The Frankfurt Book Fair is one of the largest and most important international book fairs, held annually in Frankfurt, Germany.

It began in October 1986 when the author first attended.

The fair lasts several days and includes meetings, discussions, and events for publishers, authors, and translators from around the world.

The last day of the fair features a special dinner to honor translators, known as the Heinrich Maria Ledig-Rowohlt Translation Prize Dinner.

This event is significant because it shifts the focus from business discussions to celebrating the literary work of translation, which is central to bringing books to new audiences.