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The Transformation Review is a new journal founded by poet-translators devoted to the art and craft of poetry in translation.We believe this genre of work deserves a dedicated home rather than fighting for space in journals covering a wide range of literature. As poet-translators ourselves, we also believe your work deserves a quick response—we aim to reply within two weeks, often sooner.What we're looking for:We are interested in reviews of and essays about English translations of poetry from any language, and welcome reviews of both recent publications and older, overlooked translations.Short Reviews (800-1200 words): Have you read a collection of poetry in translation you love or admire? Tell us about its images, poetics, rhythms.…
by Ross Belot
Essay published Mar 7, 2026
"Translation is not a reproduction, but a transformation."
— W.S. Merwin