“Marius Beck had been big, in both connotations of the word.” Story of the Week (June 6), by Knud Sørensen. Translated from Danish by Michael Goldman.
“And when he was all done she brought the mirror for him to look in. And he sat a long while gazing at his new appearance, trying to recognize himself.” Story of the Week (March 14), by Cecil Bødker. Translated from Danish by Michael Goldman.
“Welcome new year/ just what we need…” Weekend poem, by Benny Andersen. Translated from Danish by Michael Goldman.
“We keep our noses in our private chess games. But at certain moments in our lives this changes. Then, it is as if we get permission and the situation demands we lift our gaze….” New Year reflections from Knud Sønderby, translated from Danish by Michael Goldman.