Jura Soyfer: Norwegian translations reveal lost theater art

Jura Soyfer: Norwegian translations reveal lost theater art

The long -term cooperation between Norwegian artists and the Jura Soyfer Society shows her fruits again. Today, on March 28, 2025, there was a significant symposium in Bergen, Norway, under the organization of Knut Ove Arntzen, a university professor and specialists for modern theater. The events since 1990 illuminate dramaturgical and political strategies in the 20th century and are part of the intensive examination of the life's work of the Austrian dramatist Jura Soyfer. ots.at reports that this exchange is a central platform for the appreciation and implementation of his work.

A particularly exciting element of this cooperation is the translation of Jura Soyfers works into Norwegian by Heike Meister. These translations take up current relevance, since they not only lead to performances worldwide, but also to the publication of master version of the play "The end of the world" in digital form on the occasion of the book fair in Leipzig 2025. This work, which was premiered in 1936, remains lively due to the new translations in the current literary discussion.

memory and attractiveness of Jura Soyfer's work

The Jura Soyfer Society has not only established itself as a platform for the performance of its works, but also as a space for digital offers and events that draw attention to the importance of Soyfer's life and work. Especially the 86th anniversary of the death of Jura Soyfer on February 16, 2025 again aroused interest in his legacy, which ended in the Buchenwald concentration camp. The company, founded in 1988, now has members in over 50 countries and organizes a variety of events, including theater performances, lectures and installations to maintain its memory, and a comprehensive online Jura Soyfer Edition provides free access to original manuscripts and translations. soyfer.at informs about the comprehensive digital availability of these works.

Herbert Arlt, a leading scientist in the field of Austrian literature, played a crucial role in the organization of Soyfer symposia and researched intensively on Austrian literary stories. His dissertation about Jura Soyfer and his knowledge about the development of the term "Austrian literature" since the 18th century promoted the understanding of the cultural and historical contexts in which Soyfer worked. Under his leadership, a total of 33 symposia took place by 2024, including the latest symposium on the subjects "Arts and War" in November 2024. Arlt is also involved in a digital project that includes a variety of languages ​​and illustrates the broader relevance of Soyfers's work. ots.at emphasizes the far-reaching research and event activities that make the literary heir more accessible in the digital age.

Overall, it can be seen that the continuous examination of Jura Soyfer's work is of great relevance not only in the scientific world, but also in the general public. The continuing promotion and staging of his dramatic texts in today's world ensures that his inheritance remains alive and inspires new generations of artists and publicists.