Ana Blandiana belongs to the literary record as a writer whose work outlasted the moment that produced it.
The record lists Ana Blandiana as Romanian poet, essayist, and political figure.
Ana Blandiana was born at Timișoara in 1942. Her recorded nationality is Romania. She was educated at Babeș-Bolyai University.
Twentieth-century writing was shaped by war, exile and translation; many of its major careers were conducted across more than one language and country.
She worked as poet, writer and journalist.
The writing is recorded in Romanian and American English.
Literature is judged by re-reading, which is a slower and harsher test than acclaim.
Recognition followed: Herder Prize (1982), Vilenica Prize (2002), Legion of Honour and Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit.
That the work was written from Romania matters: language, censorship and the reach of a publishing industry decide which books travel and which stay local.
Achievements
- Herder Prize — 1982
- Vilenica Prize — 2002
- Legion of Honour
- Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit
- Giuseppe Acerbi literary prize — 2005
