The Craft of Literary Translation with Ruth Martin

Join us for a fascinating evening with Ruth Martin as she walks us through the craft of literary translations.

Literary Translation: the craft and the business

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the world of literary translation, and find out exactly how a book makes it from another language into English. We’ll explore all the challenges of being a translator, from how to deal with jokes, wordplay and swearing, to the economics of publishing translations and the threat of AI. You’ll also get recommendations for the best new books from around the world!   

Ruth Martin studied English and European literature before gaining a PhD in German. She has translated around

25 books into English, including contemporary novels, classics, history and biography. Ruth has worked with publishers in the UK, the US and Australia, from the Big Five to the smaller independents. Together with Charlotte Collins, she won the 2020 Warwick…