The importance of literary translation for global recognition

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In this article: Leila S. Chudori

By Dylan Amirio
Originally published in Jakarta Post.
Sep 11, 2017

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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