The Translation Table, our reading group dedicated to translated literature and literature about translation, is excited to announce our special series of events at The Feminist Library in Florence.
The focus of our discussion will be the complex ideas surrounding the translation of literature. We will explore the notion of originality and ownership, understanding a translated work as ‘twice written’, both by the author and again by the translator.
Throughout the sessions, we will looks at how each book has been translated, and by whom; why we think this particular book was chosen for translation; what effect the linguistic and geographical journeys might have had on the book we read; how these same journeys affect the language of the book; and how a work in translation might impact a reader differently than reading a work in the original language.
The books that we have chosen for this series of meetings are all books that we love, and that we think are great starting points to prompt discussions around different aspects of translation. To complement the books and aid us in this journey, we have paired each work of translations with with excerpts from Kate Briggs's "This Little Art".
Whether you’re a professional translator, a translation student, or someone who just finds translation interesting and wants to learn more, this group is for you! Our goal is to create a space where we can all share our passion for literature in translation, and learn from each other in the process.
We hope to see you around the Table!
The Translation Table - Schedule & The Books
The Florence Sessions
Session 1: 16TH JANUARY - 6PM
"Traces of Enayat" by Iman Mersal, translated by Robin Moger
Session 2: 6TH FEBRUARY - 6PM
"Brandy Sour" by Constantia Soteriou, translated by Lina Protopapa
Session 3: 27TH FEBRUARY - 6PM
"All Dogs Die" by Cemile Sahin, translated by Ayça Türkoglu
Session 4: 20TH MARCH - 6PM
"Deviant Disciples" (Translating Feminisms) edited by Intan Paramaditha, translated by Elisa Vitri Handayani, Norman Erikson Pasaribu and Tiffany Tsao