We are delighted to introduce ‘Convergences franco-chinoises: La valeur de la créativité’ the latest special collection from Modern Languages Open which is available to read Open Access. Taking into account the evolution of world public opinion towards China, this study reveals new trends in the creative practice of Franco-Chinese artists and in the field of research, as well as the growing role of the visual arts. This Special Collection is edited by Dr Rosalind Silvester, Queen’s University Belfast, who introduces the Collection, with her thoughts on the contemporary field of Francophone Chinese Studies.
New to our World Writing in French series: Prisoner of the Levant
Prisoner of the Levant, a novel written by Darina Al Joundi and translated by Helen Vassallo, offers a moving account of the struggle for emancipation and enlightenment, condemning a world that restricts women's freedom. In this blog post, Helen Vassallo explores the novel's premise and reflects on her experience translating this impactful work.
Sentinel Island: A Novel
In this blog post, Benjamin Hoffmann discusses the history of Sentinel Island and how it came to inspire his book, Sentinel Island: A Novel, which has now been translated into English by Alan J. Singerman.
In Praise of… Charles Forsdick
To celebrate our 125th anniversary this year, we are taking the opportunity to highlight and thank a selection of key figures in LUP's recent history. To start this series, our Chief Executive Officer Anthony Cond reflects on the impact of LUP's former Editorial Advisory Board Chair Charles Forsdick following their first meeting almost twenty years … Continue reading
Celebrating 10 Years of Modern Languages Open
2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of Modern Languages Open (MLO.) Since its establishment in 2014, MLO has provided a platform for the Open Access dissemination of peer-reviewed scholarship from across the modern languages to a global audience.
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