A three-year project funded by the European Union to unearth the diversity of literary voices in Europe - archipelagos-eu.org
Archipelagos was born from the need to safeguard, develop and promote linguistic and cultural diversity within the translated literature market across Europe. Literatures written in European languages other than English are in the minority, and the part played by literary translators in their discovery often remains invisible. Funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union, Archipelagos brings together 12 partners who share a common objective: expanding literary routes in Europe, and raising its unseen stories.
Archipelagos is a three-year project funded by the European Union that launched in January 2024. It is led by ATLAS in France and supported by 11 European partners. Its ambition is to unearth the diversity of literary voices in Europe by supporting literary translators to discover new stories in lesser-used languages. A little-known part of their work consists in finding new voices to translate. By funding residencies around this scouting activity, Archipelagos aims to recognise this work. More than 100 translators will be supported in their research, and 10 workshops will bring together over 150 colleagues working with 10 core languages in all combinations with other European languages. The project also aims to increase demand. Webinars and events will be delivered to book-chain professionals. Public events will flourish across Europe and give the public the opportunity to hear from these literary explorers and discover the treasures they have found. Archipelagos aims to expand literary routes in Europe.