literary translation

The Ablative Absolute: Latin’s Efficiency Hack

The Ablative Absolute is Latin's ultimate "zip file", allowing complex context into just two grammatically disconnected words. While this construction…

2 weeks ago

Sacred Tongues: Language & Religion

From the intricate vibrations of Sanskrit mantras to the linguistic inimitability of the Quran, a language can become more than…

3 months ago

Lost in Translation in Galicia

Ever tried to say you're 'close' in Galicia and ended up implying you're 'tight'? This post explores the hilarious and…

6 months ago

Translating Poetry’s Untranslatable Soul

Translating poetry is far more than swapping words; it's an art of re-creation. How do you capture a rhyme, a…

6 months ago

Lost in the Gutter: The Unique Linguistic Challenges of Translating Comics and Graphic Novels

Translating a comic book isn't just about swapping words in a speech bubble; it's a delicate dance between text, art,…

7 months ago

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