Article examines positionality in literary translation

What the study found: The article explores the question of positionality in literary translation, using concrete examples and interviews with international authors such as Edouard Louis and Annie Ernaux. It reflects on the influence of both experience and knowledge.
Why the authors say this matters: The abstract says the article addresses a debate in literary translation about whether translators should be able to translate any text regardless of whether they share the author’s identity or positionality. The study suggests this question matters for how translators and publishers think about who can translate what.
What the researchers tested: The article uses concrete examples and interviews with international authors, including Edouard Louis and Annie Ernaux, to examine positionality in literary translation. It is framed around a controversy over the Dutch translation of Amanda Gorman’s poem "The Hill We Climb."
What worked and what didn't: The abstract does not report experimental results. It states that the article reflects on the influence of experience and knowledge, but it does not say which position is supported or rejected.
What to keep in mind: The available summary does not provide detailed findings, a formal method description, or specific conclusions beyond the topic and materials used. Any limitations are not described in the abstract.

Key points

• The article examines positionality in literary translation.
• It uses concrete examples and interviews with authors such as Edouard Louis and Annie Ernaux.
• The abstract frames the topic through the controversy over Amanda Gorman’s poem translation in the Netherlands.
• The article reflects on the influence of both experience and knowledge.
• The abstract does not state a clear result or final position.