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March 24, 2026

Lin King on 'Taiwanese Travelogue'.

Lin King on 'Taiwanese Travelogue'.

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…

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March 23, 2026

Voicing the Gritty World of Ana Paula Maia with Padma Viswanathan

Voicing the Gritty World of Ana Paula Maia with Padma Viswanathan

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 …

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March 22, 2026

Trnslating Marie NDiaye with Jordan Stump

Trnslating Marie NDiaye with Jordan Stump

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,…

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March 22, 2026

Ruth Martin and the Echoes of Tehran

Ruth Martin and the Echoes of Tehran

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…

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March 22, 2026

Charlotte Mandell on Translating Mathias Énard

Charlotte Mandell on Translating Mathias Énard

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…

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March 22, 2026

Antonella Lettierie on Translating 'The Duke'!

Antonella Lettierie on Translating 'The Duke'!

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…

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March 21, 2026

David Mckay on Translating 'The Remembered Soldier'

David Mckay on Translating 'The Remembered Soldier'

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…

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