An extraordinary author-translator collaboration produced a book, “Heart Lamp,” that was lauded for enriching the English language.
Tag: Language and Languages
Nine Federally Funded Scientific Breakthroughs That Changed Everything
The U.S. is slashing funding for scientific research, after decades of deep investment. Here’s some of what those taxpayer dollars created.
A Push to Remove Symbols of Imperial Russia Divides Odesa, Ukraine
A push to rename streets and remove statues associated with imperial Russia is dividing Odesa, whose identity is tied up in its history.
The Hot Place to Be Seen for Young Indians: Book Festivals
From beaches to hilltops, young people are driving a boom in literary events as they read more in India’s dozens of native languages.
Why These Oscars Mean So Much to Brazil
The best picture and best actress nominations for “I’m Still Here” have inspired national pride in a country whose culture has long been overlooked.
A Tiny Press Took a Big Risk on Experimental Books. It Paid Off.
The British publisher Tilted Axis specialized in innovative translated literature. It won them major awards. Now they’re coming to the U.S.
All Languages Follow This Pattern. So Does Humpback Whale Song.
The animals’ complex songs share structural patterns with human language that may make them easier for whales to learn, a new study suggests.
Deciphering Ancient Indus Valley Script Could Earn You $1 Million
A prize offered by an Indian state leader is intended to shed light on a Bronze Age civilization — and settle a cultural battle.
Writers Silenced by Stalin Get New Life Amid War in Ukraine
The Soviet regime killed a generation of literary artists in the 1930s. Their legacy is being reclaimed as Ukraine fights to preserve its cultural heritage.
Indonesian Tribe Adopts Korean Hangul to Preserve Ancient Cia-Cia Language
The Cia-Cia language has been passed down orally for centuries. Now the tribe’s children are learning to write it in Hangul, the Korean script.