So what's on your bookshelves? Jilanne Hoffmann and I would like to know. What you see (above) is a corner of my decent collection -- decent, but definitely not crazy. I followed a strict diet a few years ago and passed along multiple boxes of books to a very grateful local library. I know, this … Continue reading Books, books, books: It’s time to show us your shelves!
Category: Writing
Dante and Dylan? Translating the translator (part 2)
"Translating the Translator" continues with a brief master class on translation. Andrew Frisardi describes some of the choices he made in translating a key moment (and key poem) of Dante's "Vita Nova." What influenced his choices? Many things, it turns out. He wanted to preserve the meaning of the original, capture a feeling of breathlessness … Continue reading Dante and Dylan? Translating the translator (part 2)
Show us your shelves! Plus: Coming soon and Iain Banks
SHOW US YOUR SHELVES: A picture's worth a thousand words, and a bookshelf is probably worth even more. That's why Jilanne Hoffmann's blog and mine will be featuring pics of our bookshelves this Saturday for your viewing pleasure. Think of it as the WordPress version of a Marvel team-up: And you're invited to join us! When … Continue reading Show us your shelves! Plus: Coming soon and Iain Banks
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