In this engaging discussion, Maureen Freely, a translator of Turkish literature and an American raised in Istanbul, shares her complicated feelings about Orhan Pamuk's work. Daisy Rockwell, known for her translations of Hindi and Urdu, and Tiffany Tsao, who represents Indonesian voices, delve into the emotional weight of translating literature. They discuss the interplay of shame, identity, and cultural nuances, while unraveling the complex joys and pains of their craft. The translators explore the challenge of making themselves visible in a world that often demands their invisibility.