A way to compare many different translations of the same poem.Composite features one poem in each issue. The poem in its original language is printed on a page that folds out from the back cover. Inside, various translations of the poem into English or other languages be printed together.
- The composite sketch made from interviews with various near-sighted witnesses with imperfect memories. Together these descriptions and sketches may help to catch the wanted criminal.
- A complex material in which two or more distinct, structurally complementary substances combine to produce some structural or functional properites not present in any individual component.
- A weed, an aster, wormwood, a dandelion, a thistle (said to be the favorite food of donkeys).
Issue #2 features translations of a poem by Juana de Ibarbourou: "Fusión". Try your hand at untangling the knots if you dare.
Future issues (SUBMIT FOR THESE):
"Ghonah" by Forough Farrokhzad
- a poem from German
- ?? Any style of translation is fine. Just give it your best shot, or maybe take some risks and amuse me - and the other readers. Translate it into a rap song, translate it into Papimiento, Quenya, or Morse code.
If you want to include an explanation of your translation or your translation process, or a brief bio, that might make it into the journal too. But it's not a requirement. Let me know if it is ok to put your email address or other contact information into the zine.
The deadline for submissions is Jul. 7th, 2005.
Please email questions, submissions or suggestions for future victims of this hit-or-miss firing squad to: editor@compositetranslation.com