Lynne Sharon Schwartzová je oceňovaná autorka, která se věnuje románům, poezii, povídkám a literární kritice. Její dílo se často zabývá složitostí lidských vztahů a hledáním smyslu v každodenním životě. Schwartzová vyniká svým vytříbeným stylem a schopností proniknout do psychologie postav. Její próza je ceněna pro svou hloubku a inteligenci.
Recognized by Kirkus as one of the best books of 2020, this title offers a compelling narrative that captivates readers with its unique storyline and rich character development. The book delves into profound themes, exploring the complexities of human relationships and the intricacies of personal growth. With a blend of engaging prose and thought-provoking insights, it invites readers to reflect on their own experiences while navigating the challenges presented in the story.
In Joyce Carol Oates’s story “The Translation,” a traveler to an Eastern European country falls in love with a woman he gets to know through an interpreter. In Lydia Davis’s “French Lesson I: Le Meurtre,” what begins as a lesson in beginner’s French takes a sinister turn. In the essay “On Translating and Being Translated,” Primo Levi addresses the joys and difficulties awaiting the translator. Lynne Sharon Schwartz’s Crossing Borders: Stories and Essays About Translation gathers together thirteen stories and five essays that explore the compromises, misunderstandings, traumas, and reconciliations we act out and embody through the art of translation. Guiding her selection is Schwartz’s marvelous eye for finding hidden gems, bringing together Levi, Davis, and Oates with the likes of Michael Scammell, Harry Mathews, Chana Bloch, and so many other fine and intriguing voices.
The essays explore a life viewed as a series of fragmented experiences shaped by travel, relationships, and writing. Schwartz reflects on diverse topics, from the nuances of translation and personal recovery after 9/11 to candid moments in a neighborhood bar. Her narratives blend humor and honesty as she navigates childhood, motherhood, and the complexities of aging. With a literary lens, she confronts life's profound questions, revealing the struggles and joys of personal growth and the challenges of balancing creativity with familial responsibilities.