First published 2022
Waldmann opens her study by examining translation as a fundamentally creative act rather than simple linguistic conversion. She argues that every translation produces something entirely new, transforming the original work through the translator's interpretive lens. The book presents contributions from more than thirty artists alongside seventy distinct works, creating a comprehensive view of translation in practice. Waldmann explores how translators navigate questions of cultural identity while moving between languages and traditions. She examines the challenges translators face when working across diverse cultural contexts, showing how these encounters shape both the translated work and the translator's understanding. The investigation reveals translation as a site where issues of multiculturalism and diversity play out in concrete ways. Waldmann demonstrates how translators must constantly make choices that reflect their own cultural positioning while honoring the source material. The book offers readers insight into the complex creative decisions that shape every translated work.
Genres: art, literary-criticism, literary-fiction, poetry, non-fiction, academic, cultural-studies
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: creative-process, diverse-perspectives
116 pages · Paperback · Mousse Publishing