Ilma Rakusa
Swiss writer, translator (born 1946)
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Summary
Ilma Rakusa was born on January 2, 1946[1], in Rimavská Sobota[2]. She has worked as a translator[3], writer[4], playwright[5], poet[6], and slavist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (275 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[9]
- Native language: Swiss High German[10]
- Occupation: librettist[11]
- Employer: University of Zurich[12]
- Notable work: Mehr Meer: Erinnerungspassagen[13]
- Award received: Berliner Literaturpreis[14], Swiss Book Prize[15], Adelbert von Chamisso Prize[16], Manès-Sperber-Preis[17], Hieronymusring[18]
- Member of: German Academy for Language and Literature[19]
- Sex or gender: female[20]
- Genre: prose[21]
- Commons category: Ilma Rakusa[22]
- Archives at: Swiss Literary Archives[23]
- Academic degree: doctorate[24]
- Family name: Rakusa[25]
- Given name: Ilma[26]
- Official website: http://www.ilmarakusa.info/[27], https://www.ilmarakusa.info[28]
- Work location: Zurich[29]
- Participant in: Ingeborg Bachmann Award 1981[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[31], Swiss High German[32]
Why It Matters
Ilma Rakusa has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] She is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Ilma Rakusa born?
Ilma Rakusa's place of birth was Rimavská Sobota[2].
What did Ilma Rakusa do for work?
Ilma Rakusa worked as a translator[3], writer[4], playwright[5], poet[6], and slavist[7].
What awards did Ilma Rakusa receive?
Honors received include Berliner Literaturpreis[14], Swiss Book Prize[15], Adelbert von Chamisso Prize[16], and Manès-Sperber-Preis[17].