Economy of Means: On Translating Gemma Gorga
Based on the concept of a medieval book of hours, Gemma Gorga's award-winning collection of poetry, Llibre dels minuts (Book of Minutes) distills the devotional and quotidien aspects of… More
Book of Minutes
I open the dresser drawer and find the definition of tenderness under the letter h: handkerchiefs with embroidered initials, lavender scent, well-pressed and folded in quarters, the way light… More
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