Translations
Bridging Assamese literature to English readers
Ghunucha
Original Author
Late Sarat Chandra Goswami
Translated by
Arundhati Nath
Published in
The Assam Tribune
June 2016
A short story originally written in Assamese, translated into English by Arundhati Nath.
Read TranslationThe Hunt
Original Author
Anuradha Sharma Pujari
Translated by
Arundhati Nath
Published in
GPlus
February 2019
A captivating short story translated from Assamese to English by Arundhati Nath.
Read TranslationAbout Translation Work
Literary translation is a delicate art that requires not just linguistic proficiency, but also deep cultural understanding and sensitivity. Arundhati's translation work bridges the gap between Assamese literature and English-speaking readers, bringing beautiful stories to a wider audience.
Assamese literature has a rich tradition of storytelling, and through her translations, Arundhati helps preserve and share these narratives with the world. Her approach to translation focuses on maintaining the essence and cultural context of the original work while making it accessible to English readers.
Each translation is carefully crafted to honor the original author's voice while ensuring the story resonates with new readers, creating a bridge between cultures and literary traditions.