Ukrainian poet Musakovska wins Asian Poetry Prize for poem on Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant
Musakovska's poem "As Long as They Were Not Called" secured her the award, with the jury praising its depth, emotional power, and ability to capture the challenges of the modern world vividly.
The organizers' comment notes that Musakovska's poetry is distinguished by a subtle sense of time, masterful work with image and language, as well as sincerity. These qualities, according to the jury members, made her work one of the strongest among those submitted this year.
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The author herself considers this award a vital opportunity to bring the truth to the world.
This year's competition centered on the theme of "Earth." The shortlist featured authors from Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Malaysia. The Asian Poetry Prize does not include a monetary award; it aims to amplify diverse poetic voices and foster international dialogue.
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Yuliia Musakovska is a modern Ukrainian poet, translator, and author of six poetry collections, including "God of Freedom" and "Stones and Nails". Her books have repeatedly won prestigious awards, including being shortlisted for the Lviv Prize and nominated for the Shevchenko Prize.
Her poems have been translated into over 30 languages, and individual books have been published in Poland, Sweden, and the USA. Musakovska is also known as a translator of Swedish and English poetry.
As Rubryka wrote, a new bilingual collection of Ukrainian poetess Yuliia Musakovska, "Nezruchni virshi / Wiersze kłopotliwe" has been published in Poland. The book features selected poems written between 2014 and 2024.
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