Bringing Persian Stories to English Readers: The Value of Translation and Cultural Context
Every culture has stories that carry more than a beginning, middle, and end. They can preserve traditions, introduce values, explain celebrations, remember historical figures, and connect one generation with another. Persian storytelling is rich with examples of this kind of cultural inheritance. For readers who do not speak Persian, however, encountering these stories can sometimes […]
Bridging Cultures Through Books: The Importance of Cross-Cultural Publishing
A book can begin in one language, in one country, within one particular cultural tradition, and still speak to readers thousands of miles away. That ability to cross borders is one of literature’s greatest strengths. Books introduce us to unfamiliar histories, traditions, places, and ways of seeing the world. They allow readers to encounter experiences […]