David Mckay Translator of 'The Remembered Soldier'
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March 18, 2026
David Mckay on 'The Remembered Soldier' (Nominated for the International Booker Prize-2026)
Today we have David Mckay on Harshaneeyam Podcast.
Born and educated in the United States, David McKay is an award-winning translator of Dutch fiction and non-fiction
He holds degrees in philosophy, linguistics and international relations, and has lived in and around The Hague since 1997.
His literary translations include War and Turpentine by Stefan Hertmans, which was longlisted for the International Booker Prize in 2017, and Multatuli’s classic Max Havelaar , as well as contributions...
Born and educated in the United States, David McKay is an award-winning translator of Dutch fiction and non-fiction
He holds degrees in philosophy, linguistics and international relations, and has lived in and around The Hague since 1997.
His literary translations include War and Turpentine by Stefan Hertmans, which was longlisted for the International Booker Prize in 2017, and Multatuli’s classic Max Havelaar , as well as contributions...