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I Am the Illusion of Fireworks: Four Poems by Sybille Rembard Translated from the French by Emily Vogel
We’re very excited to share with you these four poems by Sybille Rembard translated from the French by the poet Emily Vogel. Lyrical and personal, their length belies their depth, and they often pack a punch. They are thought-provoking as they sing. Let us know how you like them: tag us on Twitter @TranslateMonth and share […]
Until Next Year: I Am the Illusion of Fireworks: Four Poems by Sybille Rembard Translated from the French by Emily Vogel
The 6th edition of National Translation Month was a tremendous success! Thank you so much to all the authors, translators, and event organizers who celebrated with us. We close National Translation Month 2018 on a high note: September 30 is celebrated worldwide as International Translation Day. We’re leaving you with four poems by Sybille Rembard […]
Spotlight on Singapore Literature in Translation: Excerpt from the Award-winning Novel The Tower by Isa Kamari Translated from Malay by Alfian Sa’at
We’re delighted to share an excerpt from the riveting novel The Tower (Epigram Books, 2013), winner of the prestigious Cultural Medallion, written by the acclaimed Singapore writer Isa Kamari and translated from the Malay by the accomplished writer, poet, and playwright Alfian Sa’at. The Tower is a masterful tale of success and failure that follows […]
Fodder for a Hundred Horses: Poems by Matei Vișniec Translated from the Romanian by Adam J. Sorkin and Lidia Vianu
This is an exciting and quite extensive selection from the acclaimed poet and playwright Matei Vișniec’s excellent volume Dinner with Marx (La Masa cu Marx) translated from the Romanian by Adam J. Sorkin and Lidia Vianu. It’s such a joy to be able to feature one of the most significant writers living and writing outside […]
NTM Premiere: 6 Poems by Rudra Muhammad Shahidullah Translated from the Bengali by Mohammad Shafiqul Islam
Today, National Translation Month is proud to present in premiere six new translations of poems by the revolutionary poet Rudra Muhammad Shahidullah translated from the Bengali by the accomplished poet and translator Mohammad Shafiqul Islam. The language of these poems is fiery and sorrowful. We fell in love with these unforgettable, romantic, and merciless lines—and […]
They Won’t Catch Any Prey Here: Poems by Hryts’ko Chubay and Kateryna Babkina Translated from Ukrainian by Oksana Rosenblum
Another NTM premiere: a gorgeous selection of poems from two beloved Ukrainian poets, Hryts’ko Chubay and Kateryna Babkina, translated by the accomplished Oksana Rosemblum. Hryts’ko Chubay is practically unknown to the Western reader, while Kateryna Babkina is a young poet who is already known in the West, especially in Europe. These tremendous poems in two […]
The Rhombus by Gábor Király Translated from the Hungarian by Katarina Peters
In this installment, we’re sharing the most unusual poem The Rhombus by the Hungarian poet Gábor Király skillfully translated by Katarina Peters who also included her process notes, detailing her translation challenge of capturing the poem’s musicality, accents texture, and its graphic diamond shape. We think the result is terrific. Click HERE to read The Rhombus […]