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“For those of us who take literature very seriously, picking up a work of fiction is the start of an adventure comparable in anticipatory excitement to what I imagine is felt by an athlete warming up for a competition, a mountain climber preparing for the ascent: it is the beginning of a process whose outcome is unknown, one that promises the thrill and elation of success but may as easily end in bitter disappointment. Committed readers realize at a certain point that literature is where we have learned a good part of the little we know about living.”

Quote by Edith Grossman

Book:Why Translation Matters
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Why Translation Matters

This book delves into the role of translation in bridging language barriers, its impact on literature, and its importance in global communication. more

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Edith Grossman
Edith Grossman

Edith Grossman, born on March 22, 1936, is an accomplished translator renowned for her precise translations and fidelity to the original text. She specializes in translating Spanish literary works, bringing classic titles like 'Don Quixote' and 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' to English-speaking audiences. more

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