Violent Phenomena

Violent Phenomena is a collection of 22 essays that challenge traditional notions of literary translation, emphasizing the importance of diverse voices and questioning colonial legacies influencing who translates and what is translated. Featuring insights from both established and emerging translators worldwide, the essays advocate for greater engagement with the translator’s identity and cultural context, aiming to reshape the future of global literature. Accompanied by a foreword from Bruna Dantas Lobato and a supplemental PDF, this book encourages readers to critically examine and diversify the landscape of translation.