There is something deeply satisfying and touching about any harvest: the sense that months of work, growth, and anticipation have finally come together. And this autumn, perhaps more than in previous years, the harvest of Romanian literature in English translation is both abundant and wonderfully diverse.

From new poetry publications and an eagerly awaited American tour to an English PEN Translates Award, a book launch in New York City with perfectly fitting timing, the late bloom of a Romanian classic, and a brand-new translation imprint devoted to contemporary writing, the season has plenty to enjoy, admire, and celebrate.

Here are some of the highlights. Continue reading A Rich Harvest: Romanian Literature in English, Fall Dispatch