Episode 007: Translating Humor

04/08/19 • 23 min

A discussion of the challenges in translating different types of humor, from linguistically embedded forms such as puns to more "prosaic" types that may have different cultural resonances.

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A discussion of the challenges in translating different types of humor, from linguistically embedded forms such as puns to more "prosaic" types that may have different cultural resonances.

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Episode 006: Voices in Translation

In this episode, host Mohammed Albakry interviews Lynn Palermo, a translator from French. They talk about her work translating Fabienne Kanor's novel, the collaborative process in translation, teaching translation, and much more.

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Episode 008: Science Fiction in Translation

In this episode, host Mohammed Albakry interviews translator and editor Rachel S. Cordasco on translating science fiction and speculative fiction. Mohammed and Rachel discuss geopolitical shifts in speculative fiction beyond the west, and the specific challenges of translating neologisms.

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