Pēters Brūveris (1957, Riga – 2011, Ventspils) was a prominent Latvian writer, translator of poetry, laureate of the Baltic Assembly Prize for Literature. In 1980, he graduated from the Latvian State Conservatory, department of Culture and Art. His first poems were published in 1977, and since 1988, he is a member of the Latvian Writers' Union. Pēters Brūvers is an autor of 10 collections of poetry, and he translated from Azebaijan, Tukish, Lithuanian, Russian, German and other languages, especially devoting himself to translating poetry, including of authors from smaller former USSR republics (Gagauz, Ossetian, Crimean Tatar, Mordvins languages, and the texts of Tuva shaman rituals, et al.). Brūveris has also written children's literature, lyrics for pupular musicals and songs. He worked as a literary consultant and director at several important culture magazines, including Literatūra un Māksla/ Literature and Art. Pēters Brūvers belongs to a certain generation, and a certain rank of Latvian poets and poetry translators. His most notable honours and awards include the Klāvs Elsbergs Prize in 1987, the Poetry Days Award (2001, 2005), the Baltic Assembly Prize in 2004, and the Annual Latvian Literature Award (2007).
Brūveri brūvē [Brewers brew]. Riga: Pētergailis, 2018.
Mācos rakstīt [Learning to Write]. Riga: Mansards, 2014.
Divpadsmit metieni [Twelve Shots]. Riga: Mansards, 2009.
Aiz stikla [Behind Glass]. Riga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2006.
Valodas ainava [Landscape of Language]. Riga: Neputns, 2004.
Mīl mani Dievs [God Loves Me]. Riga: Preses nams, 2000.
Ziedi zaudētājiem! [Flowers for Losers!]. Riga: Atēna, 1999.
Sirdī melnajam putnam lizda [Black Bird’s Nest in the Heart]. Riga: Sol Vita, 1995.
Sēdēju parkā uz sola [Sitting On A Park Bench]. Riga: Preses nams, 1994.
Dzintara galvaskausi [Amber Skulls]. Riga: Liesma, 1991.
Melnais strazds, sarkanie ķirši [Blackbird, Red Cherry]. Riga: Liesma, 1987.
Books to fall for
Readings of children's poetry in memory of P. Brūveris // Online magazine Satori, 2013 [LV]
Notes from Travels in China, I // Cha: An Asian Literary Journal, 2010
Cha: An Asian Literary Journal, Issue 12, review of Landscape of Language // Lantern Review Blog, 2010 [EN]
2010, Jānis Baltvilks Prize
2007, the Annual Latvian Literature Award for Behind Glass
2006, Ojārs Vācietis Prize
2004, Baltic Assembly Prize for Literature
2001, 2005, Dzejas dienas Festival Award
2000, Preses Nams Publisher's Award for original work of literature
1987, Klāvs Elsbergs Prize

Bicki-Books #4: The Door Wizard
Bicki-Books #4: The Door Wizard (Durvju burvis)

Title
: Bicki-Books #4: The Door WizardTitle*
: Durvju burvisAuthors
:Genre
:Children`s Book
Language
:English
Pages
:32
Year
:2019
Copyrights
:The author, the illustrator, the translator
Synopsis
:This tale by Pēters Brūveris is about the radical changes that happen when a wizard makes it impossible for a door to close.

Priedainė
Priedainė (Dzejas antoloģija)

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: PriedainėTitle*
: Dzejas antoloģijaAuthors
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:Genre
:Anthology
Language
:Lithuanian
Publisher
:Apostrofa, Lithuania
Pages
:192
Year
:2008
Copyrights
:The authors, the translator;
Synopsis
:Poetry selection of twelve Latvian poets translated into Lithuanian.

Иностранная литература 3 (2019)
Иностранная литература 3 (2019) (Ārzemju literatūra)

Title
: Иностранная литература 3 (2019)Title*
: Ārzemju literatūraAuthors
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:Anthology
Language
:Russian
Publisher
:Иностранная литература, Russia
Pages
:287
Year
:2019
Synopsis
:Literary magazine on foreign literature

Ord och steg. Lettland diktar
Ord och steg. Lettland diktar (Latvijas dzeja)

Title
: Ord och steg. Lettland diktarTitle*
: Latvijas dzejaAuthors
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:Genre
:Anthology
Language
:Swedish
Publisher
:Tranan, Sweden
Pages
:243
Year
:2008
Synopsis
:Poetry from Latvia

Metai 2021 nr. 11
Metai 2021 nr. 11 (Metai 2021 nr. 11)

Title
: Metai 2021 nr. 11Title*
: Metai 2021 nr. 11Authors
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:Genre
:Anthology
Language
:Lithuanian
Publisher
:Metai
Pages
:159
Year
:2021
Copyrights
:author, publisher
Synopsis
:An issue of literary journal in Lithuanian dedicated to Latvia and Lithuania, includes translations of contemporary Latvian authors.

Tirpsta diena kaip ledai
Tirpsta diena kaip ledai (Dzejoļi bērniem, antoloģija)

Title
: Tirpsta diena kaip ledaiTitle*
: Dzejoļi bērniem, antoloģijaAuthors
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: , , , , , ,Genre
:Anthology
Language
:Lithuanian
Publisher
:Slinktys
Pages
:160
Year
:2023