Martin Aitken’s translations of Scandinavian literature number some thirty-five books. His work has appeared on the shortlists of the 2017 International Dublin Literary Award and the 2018 U.S. National Book Award, as well as the 2021 International Booker Prize. He received the PEN America Translation Prize in 2019. - Penguin
Translations
The Elephant Keepers' Children
Elefantpassernes børn by Peter Høeg
English · Other Press · 2013
Karate Chop
Kantslag by Dorthe Nors
English · Graywolf Press · 2014
The Susan Effect
Effekten af Susan by Peter Høeg
English · Random House UK · 2017
Love
Kjærlighet by Hanne Ørstavik
English · Archipelago Books · 2018
My Struggle: Book 6
Min kamp. Sjette bok by Karl Ove Knausgård
English · Archipelago Books · 2018
The Pastor
Presten by Hanne Ørstavik
English · Archipelago Books · 2021
The Morning Star
Morgenstjernen by Karl Ove Knausgård
English · Penguin · 2022
Ti Amo
Ti amo by Hanne Ørstavik
English · Archipelago Books · 2022
The Employees: A Workplace Novel of the 22nd Century
De ansatte by Olga Ravn
English · New Directions · 2023
Wolves of Eternity
Ulvene fra evighetens skog by Karl Ove Knausgård
English · Penguin · 2024
School of Night
Nattskolen by Karl Ove Knausgård
English · Penguin · 2025
Stay with Me
Bli hos meg by Hanne Ørstavik
English · Archipelago Books · 2025
Third Realm
Det tredje riket by Karl Ove Knausgård
English · Penguin · 2025
The Wax Child
Voksbarnet by Olga Ravn
English · New Directions · 2025