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{{Infobox person
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| name = Astrid Alben
| name = Astrid Alben
| birth_name = Astrid Reijna van Baalen
| nationality = [[Netherlands|Dutch]]
| nationality = [[Netherlands|Dutch]]
| occupation = Poet, editor, translator
| occupation = Poet, editor, translator
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Astrid Alben is a [[Dutch people|Dutch]] [[poet]], [[Editing|editor]] and [[Translation|translator]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Astrid Alben {{!}} Poet, Translator, Editor {{!}} London, UK |url=https://www.astridalben.com/ |access-date=2022-06-21 |website=Astrid Alben |language=en}}</ref> She is the author of several poetry collections and her poems have been translated into many languages including [[Chinese language|Chinese]], [[Maltese language|Maltese]], [[Slovene language|Slovene]] and [[Romanian language|Romanian]].<ref name=":0" /> Astrid often appears at literary festivals throughout [[Europe]].<ref name=":0" />
Astrid Alben (born 22 August 1970) is a [[Dutch people|Dutch]] [[poet]], [[Editing|editor]] and [[Translation|translator]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Astrid Alben {{!}} Poet, Translator, Editor {{!}} London, UK |url=https://www.astridalben.com/ |access-date=2022-06-21 |website=Astrid Alben |language=en}}</ref> She is the author of several poetry collections and her poems have been translated into many languages including [[Chinese language|Chinese]], [[Maltese language|Maltese]], [[Slovene language|Slovene]] and [[Romanian language|Romanian]].<ref name=":0" /> Astrid often appears at literary festivals throughout [[Europe]].<ref name=":0" />


Astrid is the co-founder and artistic director of the arts and sciences initiative PARS,<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=About Hester and Astrid - parsfoundation |url=https://www.parsfoundation.com/About-Hester-and-Astrid |access-date=2022-06-21 |website=www.parsfoundation.com}}</ref> the Chair of [[Poetry London]]<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-03-31 |title=Astrid Alben Elected Chair of Poetry London's Board of Trustees |url=https://poetrylondon.co.uk/astrid-alben-elected-chair-of-poetry-london-board-of-trustees/ |access-date=2022-06-21 |website=Poetry London |language=en-GB}}</ref> and Commissioning Editor for Literature in Translation for Prototype Publishing.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=About |url=https://prototypepublishing.co.uk/about/ |access-date=2022-12-15 |website=Prototype |language=en-GB}}</ref>
Astrid is the co-founder and artistic director of the arts and sciences initiative PARS,<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=About Hester and Astrid - parsfoundation |url=https://www.parsfoundation.com/About-Hester-and-Astrid |access-date=2022-06-21 |website=www.parsfoundation.com}}</ref> the Chair of [[Poetry London]]<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-03-31 |title=Astrid Alben Elected Chair of Poetry London's Board of Trustees |url=https://poetrylondon.co.uk/astrid-alben-elected-chair-of-poetry-london-board-of-trustees/ |access-date=2022-06-21 |website=Poetry London |language=en-GB}}</ref> and Commissioning Editor for Literature in Translation for Prototype Publishing.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=About |url=https://prototypepublishing.co.uk/about/ |access-date=2022-12-15 |website=Prototype |language=en-GB}}</ref>


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Alben was born in Loosdrecht, the Netherlands and raised in Lagos, Nigeria and Hawkhurst, Kent, where she attended Cranbrook Grammar School. Abandoning a law degree at Leiden University, she switched to read English Literature and Philosophy at Edinburgh University.


== Works ==
== Works ==
Astrid has published three personal poetry collections.<ref name=":0" /> She has also curated and edited the book series '<nowiki/>''Findings on…''' and has curated site-specific events combining theatre, art installation and scientific experiments.<ref name=":0" /> Her work is featured in many poetry anthologies.<ref name=":0" />
Alben is the author of four collections of poetry.<ref name=":0" /> She has also curated and edited the book series '''Findings on…''' and has curated site-specific events combining theatre, art installation and scientific experiments.<ref name=":0" /> Her work is featured in many poetry anthologies.<ref name=":0" />


=== Books ===
=== Books ===
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== Critical reception ==
== Critical reception ==
Astrid has been described as ‘a new and original voice in English poetry, serious and uncompromising’ by [[Rosie V. Bailey]].<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Arc Publications - Biographies |url=https://www.arcpublications.co.uk/writers/00472 |access-date=2022-06-21 |website=www.arcpublications.co.uk}}</ref>
Astrid has been described as ‘a new and original voice in English poetry, serious and uncompromising’ by [[Rosie V. Bailey]].<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Arc Publications - Biographies |url=https://www.arcpublications.co.uk/writers/00472 |access-date=2022-06-21 |website=www.arcpublications.co.uk}}</ref> Her book ''Little Dead Rabbit,'' a collaboration with graphic designer [[Zigmunds Lapsa]], was described as 'an innovative combination of concrete poetry and abstract handmade die cuts'<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-23 |title=Little Dead Rabbit: playful poetry book finds new ways to balance text and design |url=https://www.creativeboom.com/inspiration/little-dead-rabbit/ |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=Creative Boom |language=en}}</ref>.


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 10:59, 3 January 2023

Astrid Alben
Born
Astrid Reijna van Baalen
NationalityDutch
Occupation(s)Poet, editor, translator
Years active2007 - present
Websitewww.astridalben.com

Astrid Alben (born 22 August 1970) is a Dutch poet, editor and translator.[1] She is the author of several poetry collections and her poems have been translated into many languages including Chinese, Maltese, Slovene and Romanian.[1] Astrid often appears at literary festivals throughout Europe.[1]

Astrid is the co-founder and artistic director of the arts and sciences initiative PARS,[1][2] the Chair of Poetry London[1][3] and Commissioning Editor for Literature in Translation for Prototype Publishing.[1][4]

Biography

Alben was born in Loosdrecht, the Netherlands and raised in Lagos, Nigeria and Hawkhurst, Kent, where she attended Cranbrook Grammar School. Abandoning a law degree at Leiden University, she switched to read English Literature and Philosophy at Edinburgh University.

Works

Alben is the author of four collections of poetry.[1] She has also curated and edited the book series Findings on… and has curated site-specific events combining theatre, art installation and scientific experiments.[1] Her work is featured in many poetry anthologies.[1]

Books

Anthologies

Translations

  • 2022: Island mountain glacier[1][19]

Awards

Critical reception

Astrid has been described as ‘a new and original voice in English poetry, serious and uncompromising’ by Rosie V. Bailey.[7][25] Her book Little Dead Rabbit, a collaboration with graphic designer Zigmunds Lapsa, was described as 'an innovative combination of concrete poetry and abstract handmade die cuts'[26].

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad "Astrid Alben | Poet, Translator, Editor | London, UK". Astrid Alben. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  2. ^ "About Hester and Astrid - parsfoundation". www.parsfoundation.com. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  3. ^ "Astrid Alben Elected Chair of Poetry London's Board of Trustees". Poetry London. 2021-03-31. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  4. ^ "About". Prototype. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  5. ^ Findings on Ice. 2016-03-22. ISBN 978-3-03778-125-8.
  6. ^ Findings on Elasticity. 2016-03-22. ISBN 978-3-03778-148-7.
  7. ^ a b "Arc Publications - Books". www.arcpublications.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  8. ^ Findings on Light. 2016-05-31. ISBN 978-3-03778-490-7.
  9. ^ "Plainspeak by Astrid Alben". Prototype. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  10. ^ "Klein dood konijn - Astrid Alben". poeziëcentrum (in Dutch). 2021-10-11. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  11. ^ "Little Dead Rabbit by Astrid Alben and Zigmunds Lapsa". Prototype. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  12. ^ Salt. "Best British Poetry 2015". Salt. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  13. ^ "Try To Be Better". Prototype. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  14. ^ "Wretched Strangers". boiler-house-press. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  15. ^ "ORIGINAL PLUS DUB — Hesterglock Press". hesterglock.net. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  16. ^ "Valley Press – The Valley Press Anthology of Prose Poetry". www.valleypressuk.com. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  17. ^ "PROTOTYPE 1". Prototype. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  18. ^ "PROTOTYPE 2". Prototype. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  19. ^ "Island mountain glacier by Anne Vegter, trans. Astrid Alben". Prototype. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  20. ^ "Astrid Alben | The Clore Leadership Programme". www.cloreleadership.org. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  21. ^ "Astrid Alben | The Clore Leadership Programme". www.cloreleadership.org. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  22. ^ "Our Residents | Hosking Houses Trust". Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  23. ^ "news - PEN Translates Awards for 'Island mountain glacier' - Letterenfonds". www.letterenfonds.nl. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  24. ^ "PEN Translates awards announced". English Pen. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  25. ^ "Arc Publications - Biographies". www.arcpublications.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  26. ^ "Little Dead Rabbit: playful poetry book finds new ways to balance text and design". Creative Boom. 2022-03-23. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
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