Jennifer Croft
Author of The Extinction of Irena Rey and International Booker Prize-winning translator
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Jun 26, 2024 • 10min
In 'The Extinction of Irena Rey,' translators search for a missing author
Author Jennifer Croft discusses her novel 'The Extinction of Irena Rey' and the intriguing tale of translators searching for a missing author in a Polish forest. The podcast explores power dynamics, environmental themes, and personal challenges faced by translators during the competitive search for recognition.
Mar 14, 2024 • 10min
In 'The Extinction of Irena Rey,' translators search for a missing author
Translators embark on a competitive search for missing author Irena Rey in a Polish forest. The challenges of language, culture, and identity in translation are explored. Translator rivalry and power dynamics unfold alongside conservation issues in the Bialowieza Forest. Parenthood's impact on manuscript completion is discussed, highlighting the themes of 'The Extinction of Irena Rey.'
