Writers in Translation dedicates small grants for a sample translation combined with a reader’s report of work in foreign languages that has not yet come to the attention of the UK publishing scene. We will consider books whose aims and values are in sympathy with PEN’s charter. and are keen to support lesser translated languages that publishers may have limited access to.We are delighted to offer these sample translations to publishers and hope that the work presented will generate interest among UK publishers who belong to our network and have a special focus on translated literature. Please note that we expect applicants to actively involve themselves in this process and to act as champions for the book. For all other enquiries, please contact emma@englishpen.org
English PEN Sample Translations and Readers’ Reports
Söyün’gül Janishif: The Land Drowned in Tears – sample translation available here: May 18th 1968
Uyghur, Memoir
Mansour Idris Saloyem: Zakirat Shari - sample translation available here: A Wicked Mind
Arabic, fiction
Ipek Çalislar: Latife Hanin- sample translation available here: Latife Hanin
Turkish, Biography
Ali al-Dumaini: Time for Prison, Times for Freedom
Arabic, fiction
Ak Welsapar: COBRA
Russian, fiction
Jiang Qisheng: My Life in Prison
Chinese, memoir
Jean-Louis N’Tadi: Le Chef d’…tat
French, play
Mamadali Mahmudov: Eternal Mountain
Uzbek, fiction
Philipp Manes: As if It Were Life
German, memoir
Omer Asan: Niko’s Kemence
Turkish, fiction
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