The More-Than-Human Perspective in Environmental Poetry: a translation of Kersti Merilaas and interview with translator Ilmar Lehtpere

This week's interview features Estonian poet Ilmar Lehtpere discussing the complexities of translating poetry, particularly Kersti Merilaas' work. Ilmar emphasizes the moral obligation of translators to represent authors faithfully, while navigating cultural and linguistic differences. Ilmar highlights the importance of translating diverse voices to combat cultural homogenization and promote environmental awareness through literature.