December 23, 2010

Brassens in English

Georges Brassens (image: G. Bochenek)
"Translating his works into English is demanding — and it's discouraged quite a few singers. But now French-American composer Pierre de Gaillande has produced an album of Brassens' songs, titled Bad Reputation." Listen to Scott Simon's  National Public Radio music interview of December 18, 2010 to hear the results. A Propos thanks Joan for sharing this link!

December 10, 2010

Translation as Literary Ambassador

Photo: William P. O'Donnell
for The New York Times
"Hoping to increase their tiny share of the American book market, foreign governments and foundations are plunging into the publishing fray in the United States." Read Larry Rohter's full article (originally published in the New York Times on December 7, 2010) to learn more.