Fiction-In Translation-Kannada
By Banu Mushtaq. Translated from the original Kannada by Deepa Bhasthi
Two, Heart Lamp represents a high moment in the history of Indian Literatures in English Translation (ILET, a term coined by GN Devy), paving the way for many more translations from Indian literatures. This literary honour has the power to draw more talent to the field of ILET, which is far from being a culturally valued and remunerative line of work. So, with the Booker, what had always remained a cottage industry has now gone global, becoming a corporate enterprise.
Reviewed by: Vanamala Viswanatha
By Jayant Kaikini. Translated from the original Kannada by Tejaswini Niranjana
Prakash observes, ‘Without a lamp at their heart, the lanterns looked innocent and helpless against the rain.’ In ‘Childbirth in Diamond Circus’, trapeze artist Dumpy and ringmaster, Shafi, cement their private family life in the communal circus with secret home-made bhajiyas.
Reviewed by: Kavi Yaga