Best Literary Translations 2026
Guest editor Arthur SzeSeries edited by Noh Anothai, Wendy Call, Öykü Tekten & Kọ́lá Túbọ̀sún Best Literary Translations redefines the canon of global literatures in English translation, showcasing the brave and brilliant work of contemporary translators and editors. Publication Date: April 14th, 2026 Paperback ISBN: 9781646054244eBook ISBN: 9781646054251 Description Guest edited by National Book Award winner Arthur Sze, Best Literary Translations 2026 features poetry and prose written in languages both widely spoken and critically endangered, brought into English by some of the most talented translators working today. Compiled from over 450 submissions written in 62 original languages, the third edition of this groundbreaking annual anthology features a chorus of voices from across the globe. Collecting translated works from French to Xitsonga, Farsi to Korean, Ukrainian to Guaraní, Best Literary Translations 2026 is a vibrant collection of poetry, essays, and short fiction, an