Publisher's Synopsis
Two Lines continues its two decades' of excellence, hand-picking the best from translation's acknowledged masters and world literature's up-and-comers. This latest issue is back with poetry and prose from 11 different languages. It includes a scintillating literary tribute to Barbara Stanwyck by Abdellah Taïa, the first openly gay Arab writer, as well as two twisty stories by Granta Best Young Spanish Language Novelist Carlos Labbé. The issue's rich poetry selection includes thrilling new work by Kiwao Nomura, the shocking avant-garde Japanese poet and Best Translated Book Award winner. As ever, with Issue 28 Two Lines continues to serve its years-long feast for globally minded readers.
