Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Winston, Krishna.
- Abstract:
- The Winston mss., ca. 1998 - 2011, consist of drafts of German literature translations by Krishna Winston, a professor in the German Studies Department at Wesleyan University.
- Extent:
- 2.5 linear feet (2 boxes)
- Language:
- Materials are in English and German .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Winston mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Krishna Winston is a professor in the German Studies Department at Wesleyan University. She has translated the works of Günter Grass, Peter Handke, and Werner Herzog, among others. She credits her passion for translation to her parents, Richard and Clara Winston. She was awarded the Helen and Kurt Wolff Prize and has also served on its jury. She is also a two-time winner of the Schlegel-Tieck Translation Prize. Her areas of expertise include 20th century German and Austrian drama and fiction and the work of Thomas Mann.
- Scope and Content:
The collection contains drafts of German literature translations by Krishna Winston, including translations of works by Günter Grass, Peter Handke, and Werner Herzog.
- Acquisition information:
- Acquired: 2009, 2011.
- Arrangement:
The collection of translation drafts and related materials is organized by the date of translation work.
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Literature--translating
- Names:
- Winston, Krishna.
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Prior arrangements are not necessary before coming to the Library, however, patrons from out of town are encouraged to communicate with the Library in advance of their visits to ascertain availability of materials.
Photocopying permitted only with permission of the Curator of Manuscripts, Lilly Library.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Winston mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu