literature in translation

‘Crocodile Tears’: A Dark, Funny Adventure Set in Montevideo, Uruguay

By Serena Chang 14 January, 2021

As a lawyer in training myself, I might already try not to take portrayals of legal professionals too seriously. Given... Read Article

The front covers of two new translations of the novel Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas

Machado de Assis: An Introduction to One of Brazil’s Most Celebrated Writers

By George Newton 18 December, 2020

When the topic of 19th century writers comes up, for many, Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, Honoré de Balzac, Leo Tolstoy... Read Article

Latin American Books: 2020 Highlights

By Sarah Jacobs 17 December, 2020

For me, 2020 was a big year of reading in translation. In a year where COVID-19 made us all stay... Read Article

Front cover of Ramifications

‘Ramifications’ by Daniel Saldaña París: Unfolding Memories of a Damaged Childhood

By Charlotte Mackenzie de Urrea 07 December, 2020

“The memories we return to most frequently are the most inaccurate, the least faithful to reality…“ Mexican author Daniel Saldaña... Read Article