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  • 08/10/2025

The 2025 National Book Award for Translated Literature: Finalists Announced

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The Finalists of the 2025 National Book Award for translated literature have been revealed, honouring five outstanding books that showcase…

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  • 30/09/2025

International Translation Day: How It All Began

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Jerome’s life was as restless as his pen. Born in the Balkans in the fourth century, he travelled widely and…

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  • 25/09/2025

How the PEN Presents Translation Grant Is Nurturing Emerging Translators

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The latest winners of the PEN Presents translation grant have been announced, showcasing six projects that bring vital new voices…

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  • 19/09/2025

Why World Literature in Translation Matters: Pushpinder Khaneka’s Journey

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In a recent Guardian article, journalist Pushpinder Khaneka makes a compelling case for reading the world through novels. Rather than…

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  • 17/09/2025

When the Translator Becomes the Story: Translators in Contemporary Fiction

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For most of literary history, translators have been invisible. They appear in acknowledgements, if at all, and their labour is…

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  • 11/09/2025

the 2025 National Book Award Longlist for Translated Literature

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The National Book Foundation’s 2025 longlist for Translated Literature spans nine languages and ten countries, offering readers an extraordinary glimpse…

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