Zeynep Özer excavates the linguistic and emotional intricacies of Alice Oswald’s long poem «Memorial», which she takes to be emblematic of the practice of creative translation.
Like a Simile
On Translation, Codification, and Something in Between
Addison Bale takes an in-depth look at the work of Chinese-American painter Martin Wong and explores the degree to which his paintings can be considered “a site of translation.”
Above All, a Community
Sean Gasper Bye, Sophia Marisa Lucas, & Rachael Daum discuss the launch of the new ALTA website and all that it offers for the translation community.
The Office, The Daily Show, and Waiting for Godot
Amanda Andrei attends Geffen Playhouse’s recent production of Samuel Beckett’s play «Waiting for Godot» and comes away with a few insights or “provocations” for translators.
Unlocked Doors & Inner Rewards
Samuel Martin pays tribute to the writer and translator Paul Auster (1947-2024), recalling how their two paths crossed and revisiting Auster’s translations of Joseph Joubert.
2024 Reading Recap & 2025 Preview
The Hopscotch editors offer a look back at some of their reading high points in translation from 2024 and a look forward to some exciting publications on the horizon in 2025.
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