Konkani and Kannada short story anthologies set new standards for Indian literary translations

Two new anthologies of short stories translated from Konkani and Kannada into English are raising expectations for Indian literary translation. The collections showcase translators working to capture the distinct rhythms and cadences of their source languages while rendering them into English.

The anthologies represent a growing effort to bring regional Indian literature to wider audiences through quality translation work. Translators involved in these projects are experimenting with how English can be adapted and bent to reflect the linguistic patterns and cultural nuances inherent in Konkani and Kannada originals.