Ann Goldstein
Ann Goldstein
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Ann Goldstein (born 1949) is an American editor and translator from the Italian. She spent her career at The New Yorker, joining its copy department in 1974 and eventually becoming its head. She is best known for her translations of Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan Quartet, and has also translated Primo Levi, Italo Calvino, and other major Italian writers. She won the PEN Renato Poggioli prize in 1994 and was a Guggenheim Fellow in 2008.
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Ann Goldstein is widely recognized for her acclaimed translations of Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan Novels, including 'My Brilliant Friend' and 'The Story of a New Name.' Her work has been instrumental in bringing Ferrante's novels to a global English-speaking audience.
Ann Goldstein is known for her precise and faithful translations, aiming to preserve the original author's voice and rhythm. Her approach often involves a meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to conveying the nuances of the source text.