Jennifer Croft
Jennifer Croft is an accomplished translator and author, known for her work in translating Polish and Spanish literature into English. She is a recipient of the Man Booker International Prize for her translation of Olga Tokarczuk's novel 'Flights'.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
-
1. The Extinction Of Irena Rey
In "The Extinction Of Irena Rey," eight translators gather at a secluded house in a forest on the border of Belarus, tasked with translating the magnum opus of the renowned author, Irena Rey. However, their mission takes an unexpected turn when Irena mysteriously vanishes. As they delve into the forest's ancient mysteries and examine Irena's belongings for clues, the translators uncover hidden secrets about the author. Their quest becomes a tangled web of rivalries and desires, challenging their unity and threatening their work. Set against the backdrop of a primeval Polish forest, this novel explores themes of art, celebrity, and the power of language, as the characters navigate love, destruction, and creation.
The 10706th Greatest Book of All TimePurchase from Bookshop.org or Amazon
