The importance of literary translation for global recognition

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This article mentions Leila S. Chudori
Written by Dylan Amirio
Originally published in Jakarta Post.
Sep 11, 2017

Lontar Foundation/File

Since 1987, the Lontar Foundation has been one of the most active independent institutions in translating Indonesian works into English, quietly developing and making local literature accessible abroad as a result.

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