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Lisa Dillman is a Teaching Professor of Spanish and Director of the Honors Program at Emory University. She holds an M.A. in Spanish Literature from Emory University and a second M.A. in Literary Translation from Middlesex University (London). Specializing in literary translation of Spanish and Latin American works, she has translated over 30 novels, including works by Yuri Herrera, Pilar Quintana, and Andrés Barba. Her translations have been National Book Award Finalists (2023, 2020) and recipients of the Best Translated Book Award and Oxford-Weidenfeld Prize.
- Teaches translation seminars, contemporary literature, and language courses
- Recipient of Emory's Excellence in Teaching Award and Winship Award for Senior Lecturers
- Created translation-focused courses at Emory
Research interests emphasize transformative translation practices, cross-cultural adaptation, and the preservation of source text nuances. Her work often explores themes of identity, marginalization, and cultural hybridity in translated narratives.
Awards
- National Book Award Finalist (2023, 2020)
- Best Translated Book Award (2016)
- Oxford-Weidenfeld Translation Prize
Advises students through her translation seminars and oversees the Honors Program. Active in translation advocacy, she contributes to podcasts and literary discussions on translational theory and practice.
