Oficio de Babel

Synopsis of Oficio de Babel

This volume, titled 'Oficio de Babel', is a fundamental piece within the extensive poetic work of Jenaro Talens. Through a careful selection and edition by José Francisco Ruiz Casanova, the book explores Talens' work as a translator and writer, highlighting how translation has been a central axis of his writing since his beginnings in the 1970s. The work draws on influences from German and Anglo-Saxon culture, reflecting a deep stratification of readings and languages that define his unique literary voice. The book is not just a collection of translations, but a testament to how the act of translating is integrated into creative writing, making it an essential volume for understanding his poetic trajectory and his vision of literature and translation.