Books Interview: Arthur Sze on Translating Poetry and His Favorite Books
The U.S. poet laureate’s new book, “Transient Worlds,” collects 23 poems in 13 languages to show the many ways a work can be translated.
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· April 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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The U.S. poet laureate’s new book, “Transient Worlds,” collects 23 poems in 13 languages to show the many ways a work can be translated.
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