Looking back at this year, it’s been one of the best for new translations of Korean literature that I can remember. There have been at least ten new fiction titles, and unusually for me I managed to get through all the titles I was intending to. All of them are recommendable in their different ways. … [Read More]
Translator: Soje
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Selected translations
- Choi Jin-young: To the Warm Horizon tr Soje, Honford Star 2021
- Lee Soho: Catcalling tr Soje, Open Letter 2021
- Lee Hyemi: Unexpected Vanilla tr Soje, Tilted Axis 2020
To the Warm Horizon: Choi Jin-young in conversation with Soje
May’s literature event in partnership with the KCC celebrates Honford Star’s latest Korean translation: To the Warm Horizon by Choi Jin-young, translated by Soje Wednesday 26th May 12:30PM-2PM @ Honford Star Youtube Channel Apply to [email protected] with your name and contact details by 15th May 2021. The event is free of charge. The first thirty … [Read More]
Literature and poetry in translation titles for 2021: more than a dozen to look forward to!
This is now LKL’s fifth annual post that looks at the literature and fiction titles we’re looking forward to over the coming twelve months. Since last year we’ve made things easier for ourselves by investing some time building a book database that aims to catalogue all physical publications of Korean literature in translation, as well … [Read More]
Unexpected Vanilla: Poetry Reading with Poet Lee Hyemi and translator Soje
November’s literature event celebrates a recent publication of poetry by Lee Hyemi from Tilted Axis, translated by Smoking Tiger Soje. Unexpected Vanilla Poetry Reading with Poet Lee Hyemi and translator Soje Wednesday 25th November 12noon-1:30pm (UK time) Zoom videoconference. Entrance Free – Booking Essential Apply to [email protected] with your name and contact details by 4th … [Read More]