John Dryden Translation Competition 2020-2021

The John Dryden Translation Competition for 2020-2021 is now open. 

Prizes will be awarded for the best unpublished literary translations from any language into English, subject to finding a reader (entrance fee will be refunded if no reader is available). Literary translation includes poetry, prose, or drama from any period.

First prize: £350; second prize: £200; third prize: £100; other entries may receive commendations.

All three prizes also include one year’s BCLA (British Centre for Literary translation) membership.

Deadline: 8th February 2021.