Slovak Literature in English Translation

Ivan Lesay (1980) was born in Trnava. He studied and taught political science and political economy at universities in Trnava, Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna. His professional career has been centered around European investments and green energy. Lesay made his literary debut with a children’s book and has authored short stories, including some for radio. His debut novel, Topografia bolesti (2020), (The Topography of Pain, 2024)  placed third in the 2020 Slovak National Book of the Year award.