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National Translation Month
A month-long celebration of literary translation, featuring works from around the world.
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Ocean, as Much as Rain: Poems From Tibet by Tsering Woeser Translated by Fiona Sze-Lorrain
#TranslationMonth may be coming to an end, but here are two wonderful parting shots: two poems by Tsering Woeser translated by Fiona Sze-Lorrain. Thanks for celebrating with us! —The Editors
NTM Premiere! Even Time Bleeds: Poems by Jeanette Lozano Clariond Translated by Forrest Gander
Today, we're honored to present an excerpt from the forthcoming bilingual edition of poems by Jeanette Clariond, translated from Spanish by Forrest Gander. Happy #TranslationMonth and happy reading!
Elegies of the Earth: 4 Poems by Ahmad Shamlou Translated from Persian by Niloufar Talebi
Excited to share another #TranslationMonth spotlight on women translators: an excerpt from Elegies of the Earth by Ahmad Shamlou trans. from Persian by Niloufar Talebi. —Dana Serea, Translation Editor
In Pursuit of Faraway Places: Poem by Charlotte von Ahlefeld Translated From German by Didem Uca
Another poetic gem and a spotlight on #WomenInTranslation: a sonnet by Charlotte von Ahlefeld in the delightful translation by Didem Uca. Happy #TranslationMonth! —Dana Serea, Translation Editor
Goryenna: Poem by Maria Galina, Translated From the Ukrainian by Anna Halberstadt
What a joy to discover this powerful poem by Ukrainian poet Maria Galina—and to share it with you today, as another spotlight on #WomenInTranslation. —Dana Serea, Translation Editor #TranslationMonth
Come evening, when there is little light: Poem by Valerio Magrelli Translated by Tom D’Egidio
#TranslationMonth continues today with this Italian gem accompanied by craft notes by translator Tom D’Egidio. And remember, in September & beyond: read and share your favorite poems in #translation.
10 Poets Translated From Arabic by Jonas Elbousty
Today, we're delighted to present a selection of works from 10 Syrian and Moroccan poets translated by the acclaimed poet and academic, Jonas Elbousty. Enjoy! —The Editors #TranslationMonth
Classical Ghazals in Performance & Postmodern Verse on the Page: Roger Sedarat’s Translations of Hafez
#TranslationMonth continues with new #translations of poems by the beloved 14th century Persian poet Hafez, accompanied by notes on craft by the award-winning translator, Roger Sedarat.
"Gandoki" by Bello Kagara Translated From the Hausa by Sada Malumfashi
We're delighted to share with you this excerpt from the powerful novel "Gandoki" by Bello Kagara trans. by Sada Malumfashi. Happy #TranslationMonth! —Dana Serea, Translation Editor