New translation series @ Yale University Press

"Yale University Press has a new endowed series of foreign literature in translation, called the Cecile and Theodore Margellos World Republic of Letters, which will focus on "works of cultural and artistic significance previously overlooked by translators and publishers." They have signed five titles so far, with publication beginning in 2008, including contemporary Chinese novelist Can Xue's FIVE FLAVOR GROVE, a new translation of selected poems by Italian poet Umberto Saba, a poetry collection from Syrian-born poet and essayist Adonis, and another collection of poems by Greek writer Kiki Dimoula. "Press director John Donatich and editorial director Jonathan Brent will serve as general editors, and consulting editors include Umberto Eco, Orhan Pamuk, Charles Simic, and Elie Wiesel." -- ALTAlk