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Jenny McPhee serves as a Lecturer in Creative Writing at Princeton University and teaches in NYU's Master’s in Translation program. An accomplished author and literary translator specializing in Italian works, her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, and Harper’s Bazaar.
Her research spans Creative Writing, Literary Translation, and Italian Literature, with deep expertise in translating Primo Levi, Natalia Ginzburg, and other seminal Italian authors. Her creative work explores identity, cultural exchange, and historical narratives through fiction and non-fiction.
Recent publications analyze contemporary literary trends, translation ethics, and award-winning works, emphasizing cross-cultural dialogue and the translator’s role as literary collaborator. Her commentary frequently addresses gender, activism, and global literary movements.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Longlisting for the Oxford-Weidenfeld Prize (for 'Lies and Sorcery')
- Shortlisting for the Italian Prose in Translation Award (IPTA)
McPhee mentors graduate students in creative writing and translation while co-founding the Bronx Academy of Letters—a NYC public school fostering literary education. She actively participates in academic symposia like NYU Florence’s 'Alfabeti del Corpo,' advancing discourse on gender, translation, and social justice.
