I first heard of Max Porter when I was asked if I wanted to translate his book, Grief Is the Thing with Feathers, into Romanian. Right from the title, I knew I’d love to. And I did. It wasn’t like anything I had translated or read before: an intelligent...
I stumbled upon a very interesting article about Michael Hofmann, critic, poet, essayist and German into English literary translator, who has translated over 70 books so far, who says some true and bold things about translation. Here are a few examples: “I sort of fear saying this, but these things are...
I’ve fallen utterly and deeply in love with the books of Javier Marias, a Spanish writer and translator you may have heard of (if not, go to the library or order his novels or short stories right now!). I recommend: A Heart So White, Tomorrow in the Battle Think...
