The bookstore shelves at the Edinburgh International Book Festival were deliciously packed with new releases from the hundreds of authors who participated in the two week festival. The following readi…
On Translation
August 28, 2012
August 21, 2012Nathan Englander and Etgar Keret at the Edinburgh International Book FestivalIsraeli author Etgar Keret and American author and translator Nathan Englander spoke in fervor and friendship about the art…- August 14, 2012Translator David Bellos' newly authored book Is That a Fish in Your Ear? takes on translation from every angle, considering the methodology of translation as it applies to literatur…
August 7, 2012Marion Bloem Londonp/WikipediaSocial media platforms have become a dynamic way for people all over the world to connect with one another. Thanks to these outlets, people can now find others interested…
July 31, 2012Photo by Stephen Pruitt/Flickr I recall, I translate my beloved Larkin: “La noche no ha dejado nada más que mostrar: / ni la vela ni el vino que dejamos a medias, / ni el placer de tocarse; / sol…
July 24, 2012Brazil is the largest country in South America, boasting a population of over 190 million people. The country also boasts a rich culture filled with food, sport, music, and tourism. Experience Brazili…
July 17, 2012Photo by K.Hurley/FlickrIn the throes of illness, French philosopher Hélène Cixous sees a version of herself—struck with a cancer of the hands—and realizes that the only cure is to cut one off. It is…
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