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The Whiting Award-winning digital literary magazine Words Without Borders is the premier publication for international literature in English. Featuring Jon Fosse, Adania Shibli, Olga Tokarczuk, Fernanda Melchor, Jokha Alharthi, Jhumpa Lahiri, Elena Ferrante, W. G. Sebald, László Krasznahorkai.
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Search Words Without Borders' archive of 12,000 works of contemporary international literature from over 140 countries and 132 languages. Words Without Borders is the premier publication for international literature in English translation.
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Words Without Borders is the premier destination for a global literary conversation. Founded in 2003, WWB seeks to expand cultural understanding by giving readers unparalleled access to contemporary world literature in English translation while providing a vital platform for today’s international writers.
Welcome to the New Words Without Borders
June 1, 2022. We have just unveiled a new website and visual identity that will launch Words Without Borders into the future. We couldn’t be more excited about our new, state-of-the-art home for international literature, which will help us welcome a growing audience of readers from around the world. Below are some of the features readers will ...
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Words Without Borders is the premier destination for a global literary conversation. Founded in 2003, WWB seeks to expand cultural understanding by giving readers unparalleled access to contemporary world literature in English translation while providing a vital platform for today’s international writers.
Learning with Global Literature - Words Without Borders
WWB Campus connects students and educators to eye-opening literature from across the globe. Visit wwb-campus.org to access our full collection of classroom-ready global literature, multimedia resources, and teaching ideas. Words Without Borders is the premier destination for a global literary conversation. Founded in 2003, WWB seeks to expand ...
The New Words Without Borders: The Future of Reading the World
June 4, 2022. Azuka Muoh, "Omuma," 2021. Archival Giclée Print on Hahnemuhle fine art paper, 48 x 36 in. “We will need new maps as well as the courage and humor of travelers who won’t hesitate to stick their heads outside the sphere of the world-up-to-this-point,” write Olga Tokarczuk and translator Jennifer Croft in “Ognosia ...
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Words Without Borders is the premier destination for a global literary conversation. Founded in 2003, WWB seeks to expand cultural understanding by giving readers unparalleled access to contemporary world literature in English translation while providing a vital platform for today’s international writers.
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Words Without Borders is the premier destination for a global literary conversation. Founded in 2003, WWB seeks to expand cultural understanding by giving readers unparalleled access to contemporary world literature in English translation while providing a vital platform for today’s international writers.
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Words Without Borders is the premier destination for a global literary conversation. Founded in 2003, our mission is to cultivate global awareness by expanding access to international writing and creating a bridge between readers, writers, and translators. Our digital magazine offers unparalleled access to the world’s literary voices.