Geoffrey
Strachan

Geoffrey Strachan is a noted translator of French and German literature into English. He is best known for his renderings of the novels of French-Russian writer Andreï Makine. In addition, he has also translated works by Yasmina Réza, Nathacha Appanah, Elie Wiesel and Jérôme Ferrari. Uniquely, he has won both the Scott-Moncrieff Prize (for translation from French) and the Schlegel-Tieck Prize (for translation from German).

PREVIOUS NOMINATIONS

2020

Nathacha Appanah

Waiting for Tomorrow

2015

Andreï Makine

Brief Loves that Live Forever

2010

Andreï Makine

Human Love

2008

Andreï Makine

The Woman who Waited

RELATED FEATURES

News May 21 2026

2026 Dublin Literary Award Winner Revealed

Discover this year's winner!

Video May 16 2026

Brigitte Giraud – Live Fast Q&A

Q&A Session with 2026 Dublin Literary Award shortlisted author Brigitte Giraud, author of Live Fast, exploring the inspirations behind her novel.

Video May 12 2026

Laurent Binet – Perspective(s) Q&A

Check out our Q&A with Laurent Binet, author of shortlisted title Perspective(s), as he discusses the inspirations behind his work and reflects on the role libraries have played in shaping his journey

Video May 8 2026

Ali Smith – Gliff Q&A

Shortlisted author Ali Smith discusses the creative inspirations behind Gliff and reflects on the significance of libraries throughout her reading and writing life in our latest Q&A.

GeoffreyStrachan

PREVIOUS NOMINATIONS

2020

2015

2010

2008

RELATED FEATURES

2026 Dublin Literary Award Winner Revealed

Brigitte Giraud – Live Fast Q&A

Laurent Binet – Perspective(s) Q&A

Ali Smith – Gliff Q&A

Geoffrey
Strachan