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Esther Allen is a Professor at Baruch College, CUNY, affiliated with the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Modern Languages & Comparative Literature. She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from New York University and a B.A. from Scripps College.
- Research Interests: Translation Studies, Latin American Literature, Spanish Literature, Cultural Studies, and Postcolonial Theory.
- Teaching: Courses in Literary Translation, Spanish Language Writing, and Comparative Literature.
Her scholarly work focuses on translation as a mode of cultural exchange, with particular emphasis on Latin American and Cuban literature. She has translated seminal works by Antonio Di Benedetto, José Manuel Prieto, and others, often exploring the intersection of translation with identity, globalization, and historical memory.
Allen's recent publications address themes like linguistic invisibility, polyglossia, and the ethical dimensions of translation. Her 2022-2025 articles examine contemporary translation theory, Latin American cinema adaptations, and the legacy of José Martí in New York. These works span keywords including Literary Translation, Cultural Studies, and Postcolonial Theory, with sub-fields covering Translation Ethics, Multilingualism, and Transnational Identity.
- Scientific Awards: National Translation Award (2017), Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (2006), and multiple longlist/finalist recognitions for translated works.
- Grants: Recipient of PSC-CUNY grants for research on José Martí's biography (2018-2019, 2016-2017, 2014-2015) and other projects.
She has organized academic programs like the Harman Writer-in-Residence and directed the Spanish-English Translation Minor. Allen's presentations at institutions worldwide (Princeton, University of Texas, Queen Sofia Spanish Institute) and her role in literary organizations (PEN America, American Literary Translators Association) underscore her influence in translation advocacy.
