In the modern literary landscape, few works have achieved the "complexity of enchantments" found in Yáng Shuāng-zǐ’s Taiwan Travelogue. Translated by the brilliant Lin King, this novel has become a global sensation, winning the 2024 Nat…
In this episode of Harshaneeyam, we explore the stark and haunting landscapes of contemporary Brazilian fiction through the lens of acclaimed writer and translator Padma Viswanathan. Viswanathan’s English translation of Ana Paula Maia’s …
In the intricate tapestry of global storytelling, the translator is often the silent weaver, ensuring that the patterns and textures of one culture remain vibrant when moved to another. In this episode of Harshaneeyam, we sit down with Jordan Stump,…
In the latest installment of the Harshaneeyam podcast, we delve into the intricate world of literary translation with Ruth Martin, a distinguished translator whose work spans the breadth of German thought and fiction. With a PhD in German literature…
In the expansive landscape of contemporary letters, few practitioners have done more to bridge the gap between French thought and the English-speaking world than Charlotte Mandell. With a career spanning over 50 books of fiction, poetry, and philoso…
In this episode of Harshaneeyam, we journey into the heart of contemporary Italian literature with Antonella Lettieri, a rising star in the world of literary translation. Based in London but deeply rooted in her Italian heritage, Lettieri has quickl…
In the quiet, meticulous world of literary translation, David McKay stands as a bridge between the intricate landscapes of Dutch literature and the global English-speaking audience. A recent episode of the Harshaneeyam podcast featured an in-depth c…