The Experience of Translating Kunwar Narain's Poetry: No One Is the Other, (Paperback)

<p>The essays on translation in this book reimagine the poetry of Kunwar Narain, a seminal literary figure of modern times. His diverse, profoundly human, and cosmopolitan oeuvre--a distinctive, if somewhat underexplored, cornerstone of contemporary Indian literature--has seen growing interest. The essays dwell on the dual experience of his poetry and of translating it, foregrounding the intimate relation between the two.</p><p>Originating from an international symposium on the poet in Switzerland, the volume draws on aesthetic, practical, and linguistic considerations to interrogate the landscape of literary and intersemiotic translation, navigating a mix of approaches and challenges. It brings together voices from Europe, India, and America working in eight languages--including the visual language of cinema--with reflections by translators, poets, and scholars. Its publication also marks Narain's birth centenary in 2027. </p><p>This first-of-its-kind collection melds three literary and academic streams: Narain's poetry as an instance of new Hindi poetics, translation studies, and South Asian studies. Its eclectic exploration of poetry translation will speak to a range of audiences--lovers of world literature, those interested in translation, and researchers at the intersections of language, culture, and creativity.</p>

• The Experience of Translating Kunwar Narain's Poetry: No One Is the Other, (Paperback)
• Author: Routledge
• ISBN: 9781041408130
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-10-16
• Page Count: 300