Literary Hub published a piece examining Primo Levi's translation of Kafka.
A new essay discusses Primo Levi’s work translating Franz Kafka into Italian. The piece appeared on Literary Hub the day before today.
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Literary Hub has published a series of 13 reviews highlighting books by trans and queer authors that received no coverage in the New York Times Book Review from 2013 to 2022. The project, titled 'What Was Lost: A Queer Accounting of the NY Times Book Review, 2013-2022,' responds to the editorial tenure of Pamela Paul, who led the section during that period and later wrote an anti-trans essay. Organized by Sandy E. Allen and Maris Kreizman, the initiative aims to address gaps in literary criticism and foster discussion on representation.
Literary Hub has released an article exploring the challenges and rewards of translating and publishing the works of Japanese author Kanako Nishi. The piece, titled 'When Persistence Pays Off,' highlights the persistence required in bringing her stories to English readers.
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Literary Hub has released an article exploring Ukrainian literature as a lens for understanding the ongoing war. Titled 'Writing While the Alphabet Burns: Ukrainian Literature to Help Understand the Ongoing War,' it appeared on the site recently.
A new piece on Literary Hub examines what internet search data reveals about human experiences of grief and solitude.
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A new list of best reviewed books has been released this week.
American author Rachel Kushner spoke with Agerpres about her latest novel, 'Creation Lake', which was recently translated into Romanian and shortlisted for major literary prizes. The book features a freelance spy infiltrating an eco-anarchist collective in southwestern France, alongside a reclusive philosopher. Kushner shared insights into her inspirations, character development, and recurring themes like community and climate change.
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In a reflective piece published on Literary Hub, a narrative medicine educator and speculative fiction author grapples with the challenges of continuing to write amid violence against artists and healers in America. Drawing on historical and literary figures, the essay emphasizes the role of storytelling in healing and resistance. It invokes Toni Morrison's words to argue that artists must work precisely during times of fear and uncertainty.