Words Without Borders: OCTOBER 2003

Words Without Borders: OCTOBER 2003: "This literary site culls the best works from international writers to present a different sensibility than that to which you're accustomed. One couldn't possibly appreciate all the gems found here without the help of translators, and although no translation is perfect, these tales from the Pacific Rim, plains of Europe, and global village give you a taste of voices that are distinctly foreign yet similar. The poem "Nothing But Iraq" retains its Arabic soul, while "The Hopes for Good Fortune" offers us a peek into Korean matchmaking. In the current issue, Sherko Fatah's tale of smugglers on the Turkish border and Najem Wali's story of a Basra soldier present a look into the literary tradition of Iraq. With the promise of more exciting and eclectic reads, feedback is encouraged to ensure nothing is lost in translation. "