Host Ilka Demmler speaks with Bosnian author Lejla Kalamujić and translator Jennifer Zoble about Lejla´s short story collection, Call Me Esteban (Sandorf Passage, 2021), focusing on the profundity of Lejla´s writing, the situation of literature in the Balkans, and the connecting power of literature. During the conversation we enjoy an excerpt reading of the short story "Call Me Esteban" in original Bosnian performed by the author and in English translation read by Jennifer Zoble.

Host Ilka Demmler speaks with Bosnian author Lejla Kalamujić and translator Jennifer Zoble about Lejla&acute;s short story collection, Call Me Esteban (Sandorf Passage, 2021), focusing on the profundity of Lejla&acute;s writing, the situation of literature in the Balkans, and the connecting power of literature. During the conversation we enjoy an excerpt reading of the short story "Call Me Esteban" in original Bosnian performed by the author and in English translation read by Jennifer Zoble.

Trafika Europe Radio hosts podcasts of anything and everything literary and cultural related to the continent of Europe. As an accompaniment to our quarterly literary journal and blog, you can access amazing content and riveting literary excerpts. TER began in 2020 with various series, including Women in Translation, French Forays, Eco-Lit, Turkish Sofa, Spotlighting the EU Prize for Literature, and much more! As of 2024, we have remodeled our setup and have done away with the larger themes. Here, you will listen to interviews and exposés about topics from across all of Europe. We look forward to including you in the community! Check out Trafika Europe's website or our Patreon page to become a member for bonus content and materials. 

This playlist is our current playlist full of all new episodes! You can check out the Archive here. 

Europe's literary radio station, free online

Trafika Europe Radio hosts podcasts of anything and everything literary and cultural related to the continent of Europe. As an accompaniment to our quarterly literary journal and blog, you can access amazing content and riveting literary excerpts. TER began in 2020 with various series, including Women in Translation, French Forays, Eco-Lit, Turkish Sofa, Spotlighting the EU Prize for Literature, and much more! As of 2024, we have remodeled our setup and have done away with the larger themes. Here, you will listen to interviews and exposés about topics from across all of Europe. We look forward to including you in the community! Check out <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org">Trafika Europe's website</a> or our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon page</a> to become a member for bonus content and materials. 
This playlist is our current playlist full of all new episodes! You can check out <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/trafika-europe-radio/playlists/ter-the-archive">the Archive here</a>. 
Europe's literary radio station, free online

Trafika Europe Radio presents interviews and conversations about all things literature and culture in Europe. Europe's radio station, free online

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Lejla Kalamujić & Jennifer Zoble: Call Me Esteban—Women in Translation 38

In this episode, host Clayton McKee interviews translator of French Lara Vergnaud about her translation of Joy Sorman's Tenderloin. They discuss the ethics of translation, translation practices/approaches, as well as Joy Sorman's writing. Lara provides amazing insight into her creative practice as well as directly into the work of translating and publishing this extraordinary novel. A bilingual excerpt is read from the novel. 

The article written by Lara Vergnaud published in Hopscotch mentioned in this episode can be found here. 

Restless Books has provided Trafika Europe Radio listeners with a special discount for the book! On Restless Books' Bookstore you can use the discount code TRAFIKA for a reduction of 20% on your purchase of the novel. Any orders shipping within the United States also get free shipping. 

Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our Patreon page for information about tiers and benefits. 

Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations. If you're able, please consider donating to our GoFundMe. 

In this episode, host Clayton McKee interviews translator of French Lara Vergnaud about her translation of Joy Sorman's Tenderloin. They discuss the ethics of translation, translation practices/approaches, as well as Joy Sorman's writing. Lara provides amazing insight into her creative practice as well as directly into the work of translating and publishing this extraordinary novel. A bilingual excerpt is read from the novel. 
The article written by Lara Vergnaud published in Hopscotch mentioned in this episode can be found here. 
Restless Books has provided Trafika Europe Radio listeners with a special discount for the book! On <a href="https://restlessbooks.org/bookstore/tenderloin">Restless Books' Bookstore</a> you can use the discount code TRAFIKA for a reduction of 20% on your purchase of the novel. Any orders shipping within the United States also get free shipping. 
Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon page</a> for information about tiers and benefits. 
Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations. If you're able, please consider donating to our <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/building-literary-community-in-europe?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">GoFundMe</a>.

Translator of French Lara Vergnaud: Tenderloin

In this episode, host Clayton McKee interviews Hungarian author Miklós Vámos and translator of Hungarian Ági Bori. They discuss Things to Do After My Death, a recent novel from Vámos translated by Bori. Hear about their working relationship as well as how they came into the arts of translation and writing. 

Check out the original Hungarian excerpt as well as the English translation in our Spring 2024 issue, Trafika Europe: Recrudescence.

You can purchase a printed copy of our recent anthology, Essential New Literature of Lesser-Known Languages here. 

You can check out our latest issue, Recrudescence, here. A digital copy of the journal can be purchased at our TE Shop.

Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our Patreon page for information about tiers and benefits. 

Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations. If you're able, please consider donating to our GoFundMe. 

In this episode, host Clayton McKee interviews Hungarian author Miklós Vámos and translator of Hungarian Ági Bori. They discuss Things to Do After My Death, a recent novel from Vámos translated by Bori. Hear about their working relationship as well as how they came into the arts of translation and writing. 
Check out the original Hungarian excerpt as well as the English translation in our Spring 2024 issue, <a href="https://www.trafikaeurope.org/things-to-do-miklos-vamos-english">Trafika Europe: Recrudescence</a>.
You can purchase a printed copy of our recent anthology, Essential New Literature of Lesser-Known Languages <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXN5VWFG">here</a>. 
You can check out our latest issue, Recrudescence, <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/recrudescence">here</a>. A digital copy of the journal can be purchased at our <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/shop">TE Shop</a>.
Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon page</a> for information about tiers and benefits. 
Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations. If you're able, please consider donating to our <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/building-literary-community-in-europe?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">GoFundMe</a>.

Miklós Vámos and Ági Bori: Things to Do After My Death

In this episode, listen to host Clayton McKee interview Basque author Itxaro Borda. This is a trilingual episode including Itxaro Borda in French, Sabrina Kennelly voicing Itxaro in Clayton McKee's English translation, and a reading in Basque by the author. Clay and Itxaro discuss Basque language, literature, and Itxaro's writing of a 30-year series of detective fiction.

Check out Itxaro Bordas's original Basque excerpt and Clayton McKee's English translation from the author's French published in Trafika Europe's New Essential Literature of Lesser-Known Languages of Europe. 

You can purchase a printed copy of Essential New Literature of Lesser-Known Languages here. 

You can check out our latest issue, Recrudescence, here.

Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our Patreon page for information about tiers and benefits. 

Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations. If you're able, please consider donating to our GoFundMe. 

In this episode, listen to host Clayton McKee interview Basque author Itxaro Borda. This is a trilingual episode including Itxaro Borda in French, Sabrina Kennelly voicing Itxaro in Clayton McKee's English translation, and a reading in Basque by the author. Clay and Itxaro discuss Basque language, literature, and Itxaro's writing of a 30-year series of detective fiction.
Check out Itxaro Bordas's original Basque excerpt and Clayton McKee's English translation from the author's French published in <a href="https://www.trafikaeurope.org/acid-rain-borda-english">Trafika Europe's New Essential Literature of Lesser-Known Languages of Europe</a>. 
You can purchase a printed copy of Essential New Literature of Lesser-Known Languages <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXN5VWFG">here</a>. 
You can check out our latest issue, Recrudescence, <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/recrudescence">here</a>.
Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon page</a> for information about tiers and benefits. 
Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations. If you're able, please consider donating to our <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/building-literary-community-in-europe?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">GoFundMe</a>.

Lejla Kalamujić & Jennifer Zoble: Call Me Esteban—Women in Translation 38

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