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About Teju Cole
Cole was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Nigerian parents, and is the oldest of four children. Cole and his mother returned to Lagos, Nigeria, shortly after his birth, where his father joined them after receiving his MBA from Western Michigan University. Cole moved back to the United States at the age of 17 to attend Western Michigan University for one year, then transferred to Kalamazoo College, where he received his bachelor’s degree in 1996. Cole enrolled in an African art history program at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, then pursued a doctorate in art history at Columbia University. He is the Gore Vidal Professor of the Practice of Creative Writing at Harvard University and currently lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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PUBLISHING TIMELINE OF TEJU COLE
Teju Cole’s Publishing Journey
Cole began writing at an early age, but it was during his time at Columbia University that he started to gain recognition for his work. He contributed essays and articles to various publications, including literary journals and magazines, which helped him establish himself as a writer. Cole’s debut novel, “Open City,” was published in 2011. The novel received critical acclaim and was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award.
Alongside his writing, Teju Cole is also an accomplished photographer. His photography has been exhibited in galleries and museums, and he often combines text and images in his work. Most of Cole’s novels and peoms were published in the United States of America by Random House, Penguin Random House, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, and Faber & Faber.
AWARD AND PRIZE-WINNING TIMELINE OF TEJU COLE
Teju Cole’s Awards and Prizes
Teju Cole has received numerous awards and honors for his writing, including the PEN/Hemingway Award, the Internationaler Literaturpreis, and the Windham-Campbell Prize for Fiction. His unique voice and literary contributions have earned him a dedicated readership.
VARIOUS LANGUAGES TRANSLATIONS OF COLE’S NOVELS
Translations of Teju Cole’s Novels
Teju Cole’s novels have been translated into several major languages, including:
- French – Many of Teju Cole’s novels have been translated into French. Notable translations include “Open City” (Open City) and “Every Day is for the Thief” (Chaque jour appartient au voleur).
- German – German translations of Cole’s works are also popular. Titles such as “Open City” (Open City) and “Blind Spot” (Blindspot) have been translated for German-speaking readers.
- Spanish – Spanish translations of Teju Cole’s novels have gained attention. Books like “Open City” (Ciudad abierta) and “Every Day is for the Thief” (Todos los días son para el ladrón) have been translated into Spanish.
- Italian – Some of Cole’s works have been translated into Italian, with titles like “Open City” (Open City) and “Known and Strange Things” (Conosciute e sconosciute).
- Dutch – Dutch translations of Teju Cole’s novels are also notable. Titles such as “Open City” (Open stad) and “Every Day is for the Thief” (Elke dag is voor de dief) have been translated for Dutch-speaking readers.
These are a few examples of the major languages to which Teju Cole’s novels have been translated. His literary achievements have made his works widely available in translation, and additional translations in other languages may also exist.