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Literary translators: do they get the recognition they deserve?

Literary translators work behind the scenes, painstakingly sifting through the right words to be able to capture the voice of an author and make it just as meaningful in another language. But do they get the recognition they deserve?
 Paris, France



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Book review: The Bridgetower Sonata by Emmanuel Dongala

The Bridgetower Sonata is a delightful narrative about a young 18th century virtuoso violinist of…


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Book review: The Heart by Maylis de Kerangal

The Heart is not for the timid reader; but it is a beautiful reminder of…


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Acts of Kindness - Book Exchange Project

So appropriate! "Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we…



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MyFrenchLife – MaVieFrançaise #bookclub: September-October read

Read with us this September, the MyFrenchLife™ French Book Club is reading ‘The Exchange of…
MyFrenchLife™ – MyFrenchLife.org – Book Club - Recently translated French fiction - Édouard Louis - The End of Eddy

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MyFrenchLife™ French Book Club BOOK 2 UPDATE – Édouard Louis, The End of Eddy

It's time to buy your second book! 'The End of Eddy' or 'En finir avec…
 France


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French literature in translation – an interview with Sam Taylor: translator of ‘The Perfect Nanny’

Join us for an eye-opening interview with Sam Taylor, translator of Leïla Slïmani's 'Chanson Douce'.
 France

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MyFrenchLife™ French Book Club PROGRESS UPDATE – Leïla Slimani, Chanson Douce - The Perfect Nanny

This summary update is designed for all those who're reading The Perfect Nanny with us, and those who are seeking a quick catch-up…
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