Collection ID: LMC 2393
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Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Oeser, Hans–Christian, 1950-
Abstract:
The Oeser mss., 2001–2009, consists of notes, drafts, page proofs, et cetera of works translated by German language translator Hans–Christian Oeser.
Extent:
3 Boxes
Language:
Materials are in English ; German.
Preferred citation:

[Item], Oeser mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Oeser was born in 1950 in Wiesbaden, Germany. After studying German and Politics at Philipps University in Marburg and the Free University in Berlin, Oeser went on to translate dozens of novels and short story collections, including works by Ian McEwan and Bernard Mac Laverty. He has also written several travel guides and served as an editor, critic, and voice–over artist. Oeser was awarded the Aristeion European Translation Prize in 1997 for Der Schlächterbursche by Patrick McCabe. Since 1980, he has lived in Dublin, where he has held a number of university posts teaching literature, translation, and German language.

Scope and Content:

The Oeser mss., 2001–2009, consists of notes, drafts, page proofs, etc cetera of works translated by Hans-Christian Oeser.

Translations include both English to German and German to English.

Acquired: 2001–2008

42 items

Additions: 2009

6 items

Additions: 2009

3 items

Acquisition information:
Gift: 2001-2010
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged following original order.

Physical location:
ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility)

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

This collection is open for research.

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TERMS OF ACCESS:

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PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Oeser mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
1200 East Seventh Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
CONTACT:
(812) 855-2452
liblilly@indiana.edu