German Translation Slam

What happens when two translators work on the same text into the same language? How different can their translations be?

In this event, we bring together two translators, Rachel McNicholl and Lucy Jones, both of whom have learnt German to a very high level.

Each of our translators has been given the same text to translate, a passage from Essen [Food] by Alina Bronsky. The book touches on topics like love, hate, seduction and blackmail. Its bestseller author reveals deeply personal experiences related to certain meals and dishes. Be prepared for a bittersweet and culinary reading experience.

Our two translators have prepared their own translations of the text without conferring with one another. In this event, we will bring the two translators, and their respective translations, together, to compare the results.

The event is free and all are welcome. No specific knowledge of German is needed to enjoy this event!