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Ep 05: On Reading Translated Fiction


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In this episode of Readers’ Co, we dive into the fascinating world of translated fiction. exploring why translating fiction matters, how it broadens our understanding of different cultures, why it opens up opportunities for global dialogues and how it allows readers to experience stories from all corners of the world.

I also share a list of some of my favorite translated works—classics and modern gems.

Books mentioned in this episode:


The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes

Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

Almond by Won-pyung Sohn

Minor Detail by Adania Shibli

The Running Man by Stephen King

Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed


Further reading:

  • Edith Grossman article: https://wordswithoutborders.org/read/article/2010-04/from-why-translation-matters/
  • Algerian translations to English: https://arablit.org/2019/01/28/a-look-at-80-books-algerian-literature-in-english-translation/
    • Palestinian women in translation: https://www.worldliteraturetoday.org/2024/march/palestinian-womens-voices-translation-mai-al-nakib
    • Let’s connect together and show me your progress: ⁠https://beacons.ai/sabrine_reads⁠

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