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New Book Review Textual analysis of various English translations of Rumi, contrasted with French and German receptions, identifies norms and agendas governing Rumi’s reception across different eras. The author compiles excerpts from Rumi’s works and multiple translations for analysis by contributors with expertise in Persian or Western poetics, suggesting that a systematic comparative analysis of the entire Divan could further enhance the overall analysis. https://lnkd.in/gjyeu-W7

my article "The role of intercultural dialogue and translator and promoter of children's literature between Iran and the countries of Turkey and the Republic of Azerbaijan" has been selected to be presented as Oral Communication within the Session in IBBY Congress 2024

Translation has the power to broaden our understanding of different countries and cultures. And what better way to experience it than through translated literature? 📚  The Guardian recently selected five of the best books translated from Polish. Worth exploring! #TranslationMatters #CulturalDiversity #PolishLiterature

More exciting news this week! :) My article "'I Want to Taste Your Language: Sovereign Erotics and Language in Indigenous Women’s Poetry on Turtle Island" is now out! Looking forward to finishing the extended edition of this article as one of my dissertation chapters!

Abai Day is celebrated on August 10 every year in Kazakhstan. It’s the birth anniversary of Kazakh poet, philosopher, translator, and composer Abai Kunanbaiuly who was the founding historical figure of Kazakh modern literature. Some of his notable contributions include innovating Kazakh poetry and creating 170 poems and 56 translations. On this day, his life, legacy, and poetry are celebrated. What’s even more important is it encourages people, especially children, to explore their creative side and study prose and poetry. Learn more about the ways to celebrate Abai Day today. https://lnkd.in/dNA-Guee

From Frankfurt for The National News: “Knowledge of Arabic literature, along with more high-quality translations, is essential for regional novels to thrive in the European book market. This was the consensus of a select panel of regional and international publishers at the Frankfurt International Book Fair on Thursday, where The National formally launched its comprehensive list of the 50 Most Important Arabic Novels of the 20th Century. Dejan Trajkoski, author and founder of the Proza-Balkan literary festival in his native Macedonia, says local translations of Arabic works are small and include some of the books featured in The National’s list, such as Naguib Mahfouz’s Cairo Trilogy and Hoda Barakat’s Stone of Laughter. These two works, he notes, indicate what some Balkan publishers look for when translating Arabic works. "Speaking for what works in the Balkan region, people do want stories that connect them to the Arab region, through its beauty, exoticism and even the harsh realities," he says. "Ultimately, what they are looking for is authentic and honest writing. This is why Arab books from the 20th century are translated into Macedonian and major European languages. The variety of topics is amazing because you can learn about Jordan in the 1950s and the 1919 uprising in Egypt against British colonialism. Arabic literature has been more insightful on these topics than history books."

What are the 10 most translated books in the world? 📖 The Bible — translated into 3325 languages 📖 The Little Prince — translated into 380 languages 📖 The Adventures of Pinocchio — translated into 260 languages 📖 Tao Te Ching — translated into 250 languages 📖 The Pilgrim's Progress — translated into more than 200 languages 📖 The Communist Manifesto — translated into 200 languages 📖 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲'𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 — 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟳𝟰 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 📖 Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea — translated into over 170 languages 📖 Steps to Christ — translated into 160 languages 📖 Fairy Tales — translated into 129 languages [Source in the comment section] Alice in Wonderland remains one of my favorite books to this day. The story is known to convey numerous important messages, including the importance of curiosity and the value of imagination. In my 20s, I read the German version again after reading it as a kid. I'll read it again in English soon. We'll see how the messages resonate this time around with more life experience and the original English version. The picture below was taken at Cady's Falls Gardens in Vermont last year. It definitely reminded me of Wonderland. 💫 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙩𝙤? #books #translation #translators

Dive into Portuguese! At our #translation bureau, we always encourage people to explore new #languages and cultures. Today, we'd like to share some interesting facts about the #Portuguese language: ▶️ Multiformity: Portuguese has several dialects that differ in pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary in different countries such as Portugal, Brazil, Angola, and others. Each of them has its unique charm! ▶️Poetic magic: With its poetic power, the Portuguese language has won the hearts of poets and readers worldwide. Luís de Camões and Fernando Pessoa - are just a few names that boast Portuguese poetry. ▶️Cultural mix: Colonial history has left its mark on Portuguese. Modern Brazilian culture, literature, and art are unimaginable without it. ▶️Global community: Portuguese is the official language in several countries, from Europe to South America, making it one of the most widespread #languages in the world. Quality translation is essential for understanding culture and communication in this diverse world. We'll be happy to assist you with that! Contact us to explore our services ➡️ br.lingvoteam@gmail.com #translationservices #translationbureau #lingvoteam

In search of a captivating read? These two books are sure to keep you hooked. Now available in Greek translation.

Sample Translation: Literary (Eng > AR)