Through his Arabic translations of Turkish literature, Abdulqadir Abdalli built a lasting connection between two literary cultures. Edited by Mehmet Hakkı Suçin, this volume brings together Abdelli’s essays and interviews published in various periodicals.
Across four sections, the book explores Turkish–Arab cultural relations, Turkish literature, the theory and practice of translation, and the arts.
From Orhan Pamuk and Ottoman women’s writing to shared proverbs and the challenges of translating novels, these pieces reveal the breadth of a translator’s engagement with the culture behind the texts.