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Zrinka Stahuljak

Professor of comparative literature and French at UCLA, and director of the UCLA CMRS Center for Early Global Studies. Her research focuses on the transmission of ideas and texts in the medieval world.

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Sep 18, 2024 • 1h 11min

Zrinka Stahuljak, "Fixers: Agency, Translation, and the Early Global History of Literature" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

Zrinka Stahuljak, a Professor of Comparative Literature at UCLA, redefines the role of translators in the medieval world. She introduces the concept of 'fixers,' who actively shaped cultural exchanges rather than merely conveying authors' intentions. The conversation uncovers the economic and political dimensions of translation during the Crusades, alongside the dynamics of loyalty and gift exchange. Stahuljak's insights encourage a paradigm shift in understanding literary history, promoting a more inclusive view that highlights the significance of relational communication.