Transient Worlds

Transient Worlds: On Translating Poetry
AuthorArthur Sze
GenrePoetry, literary criticism
PublisherCopper Canyon Press
Publication date
April 14, 2026
Pages160
ISBN978-1-55659-732-9

Transient Worlds: On Translating Poetry is a 2026 anthology by Arthur Sze, published by Copper Canyon Press in association with the Library of Congress.[1]

Background

The book is Sze's laureate project in collaboration with the Library of Congress as the twenty-fifth Poet Laureate of the United States. He was inspired to compile it after he taught a class at the Institute of American Indian Arts called "The Poetic Image" where he taught Indigenous students about Chinese poems.[2]

It collects nearly two millennia of poetry from around the world translated into English from thirteen languages including Arabic, Greek, Japanese, Navajo, Spanish, and Tzeltal, among others. In addition to many languages, the book considers fifteen "zones" of literary discourse and artistry.[3]

Critical reception

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette lauded Sze's mission with the book, writing that "dismantling walls and cultural barriers will help to find the common ground that seems to be shifting and eroding underfoot" and that "translation builds bridges and makes connections."[4]

On the Seawall praised the book's ambitious and far-reaching scope across history and geography, concluding that Sze is seeking to change the lives of his readers "one poetry translation at a time."[5]

References

  1. ^ "Transient Worlds: On Translating Poetry". Copper Canyon Press. Retrieved 2026-04-16.
  2. ^ "Building Bridges—and Community—through Translation: An Introduction to Transient Worlds". World Literature Today. March 2026. Retrieved 2026-04-16.
  3. ^ "U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze Announces the Publication of 'Transient Worlds'". Library of Congress. 2025-12-15. Retrieved 2026-04-16.
  4. ^ Corpuz, Veronica (2026-04-05). "Review: The art of translation". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2026-04-16.
  5. ^ Carlson, Nancy Naomi (2026-04-09). "On Transient Worlds: On Translating Poetry by Arthur Sze". On the Seawall. Retrieved 2026-04-16.

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