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Special Portfolio on Translation

Amanda
Feb 2, 2024
1 min read

When asked to curate a special portfolio on translation for West Branch magazine's online edition, Wired, I jumped at the chance to spotlight this often-overlooked art. Spoiled for choice, I introduce three translators and their authors, compiling their wide-ranging work to create a "small but tantalizing window onto the world."

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