The latest winners of the PEN Presents translation grant have been announced, showcasing six projects that bring vital new voices into English. From the Philippines to Malaysia, Sudan, Indonesia and Palestine, this year’s selection reflects a widening literary map and…
Nearly eight decades after his death, Osamu Dazai has become an unlikely figure of fascination for a new generation of readers. Clips about him circulate on TikTok, he appears as a character in the manga and anime Bungo Stray Dogs,…
In a recent Guardian article, journalist Pushpinder Khaneka makes a compelling case for reading the world through novels. Rather than relying on headlines, travel shows or news reports, he turns to literature from Africa, Asia and Latin America to understand…