Arabic-to-English translator Leri Price has won the Banipal Prize for her translation of Syrian author Khaled Khalifa’s novel ‘Death is Hard Work,’
Translator Marilyn Booth on World Arabic Language Day: ‘An Encouraging Sign’
Arabic-to-English translator Marilyn Booth tells us about the challenges and positive signals she sees for Arabic literature in translation to reach new readers.
UK Translation Awards: Society of Authors Announces Eight Shortlists for 2019
The Saif Ghobash Banipal Prize for Arabic Literary Translation is one of eight awards that will have their winners named in London on February 12.
Oman’s Jokha Alharthi and Translator Marilyn Booth Win the 2019 Man Booker International Prize
The Man Booker International has its first Arabic-language winner. Oman’s Jokha Alharthi and Boston-born translator Marilyn Booth split the £50,000 award.