Collection ID: LMC 2734
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Summary

Creator:
Benjamin, Ross, Pletzinger, Thomas, 1975-, and Setz, Clemens J., 1982-
Abstract:
The Benjamin, Ross mss. consist of manuscripts, corrected page proofs, and drafts of Benjamin's translations from the German.
Extent:
2 Boxes
Language:
English , German .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Benjamin, Ross mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Ross Benjamin is a writer, literary critic, and translator of German-language literature into English. A former Fulbright scholar and a 2015 Guggenheim Fellow, Benjamin is best known for his translations of Franz Kafka, Clemens J. Setz, and Thomas Pletzinger, among others.

Scope and Content:

The collection consists of manuscripts and corrected page proofs of Thomas Pletzinger's novel Funeral for a Dog, translated from the German by Ross Benjamin. Also included are annotated drafts of Benjamin's translation of Clemens J. Setz's Indigo.

Acquisition information:
Gift: 2011, 2014
Arrangement:

The collection is arranged by work.

Physical location:
ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility)

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PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Benjamin, Ross 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