Found in Translation

Name: Found in Translation
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781786695291
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100 of the Finest Short Stories Ever Translated

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Found in Translation delves into the life of a linguist who embarks on a journey of self-discovery while tackling the complexities of language barriers and cultural nuances. The protagonist faces a transformative experience that broadens their understanding of communication and identity, leading to unexpected connections and insights. This novel beautifully explores themes of belonging and understanding across different worlds.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that explore the intricacies of language and culture. It delves into the nuanced art of translation, offering a rich tapestry of human connections and misunderstandings. This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the challenges of conveying meaning across different languages and enjoy insightful narratives about human interaction.

Found in Translation

A selection of 100 of the best short stories from around the world, selected by award-winning translator Frank Wynne.

A selection of 100 of the best short stories from around the world, selected by award-winning translator Frank Wynne.

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'Without translation, we would be living in provinces bordering on silence' — George Steiner.

It is impossible to overstate the influence world literatures have had in defining each other. No culture exists in isolation; all writers are part of the intertwining braid of literature.

Found in Translation brings together one hundred glittering diamonds of world literature, celebrating not only the original texts themselves but also the art of translation. From Azerbaijan to Uzbekistan, by way of China and Bengal, Suriname and Slovenia, some of the greatest voices of world literature come together in a thunderous chorus. If the authors include Nobel Prize winners, some of the translators are equally famous — here, Saul Bellow translates Isaac Bashevis Singer, D.H. Lawrence and Edith Wharton translate classic Italian short stories, and Victoria Hislop has taken her first venture into translation with the only short story written by Constantine P. Cavafy.

This exciting, original and brilliantly varied collection of stories takes the reader literally on a journey, exploring the best short stories the globe has to offer.

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Found in Translation is praised for highlighting the indispensable role of translators in bridging cultural divides, showcasing the rich diversity of global literature. Frank Wynne's anthology is commended for its ability to inspire readers to appreciate and embrace differences, evoking a sense of warmth and transformation in the varied narratives it presents.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786695291

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Apollo

Contributors:

Edited by Frank Wynne

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 64.0mm

Width: 182.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 1400g

Pages: 936

Collections

Biography & Memoir Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Frank Wynne has translated many authors including Michel Houellebecq, Boualem Sansal, Frédéric Beigbeder and the late Ivoirian novelist Ahmadou Kourouma. He won the International IMPAC Literary Award with Houellebecq for Atomised.