Host Joe Williams speaks with Icelandic translator Phillip Roughton about his life's work translating such giants of Icelandic literature as Halldór Laxness and Kristín Marja Baldursdóttir, and he shares his insights into the themes and forms which feature in Icelandic literature. Salka Valka, a modern masterpiece by Nobel Laureate Halldór Laxness, translated by Phillip Roughton, is available now from Archipelago Books.

Host Joe Williams speaks with Icelandic translator Phillip Roughton about his life's work translating such giants of Icelandic literature as Halldór Laxness and Kristín Marja Baldursdóttir, and he shares his insights into the themes and forms which feature in Icelandic literature. Salka Valka, a modern masterpiece by Nobel Laureate Halldór Laxness, translated by Phillip Roughton, is available now from Archipelago Books.

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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