Translation Can Help Dismantle Literary Canons: In Conversation With Acclaimed Translator Jayasree Kalathil

Jayasree Kalathil's translations have made contemporary Malayalam literature more visible in English. She's known for her creative approach to translation, earning accolades for works like 'Diary of a Malayali Madman', 'Moustache', and 'Valli'. Her translation of 'August 17' explores political themes, requiring her to balance cultural specificity with global accessibility.