Harald Lepik

1926–1976 (age 50)

Biography

Harald Lepik made his mark as a translator, bridging languages and cultures to make literature more widely accessible. He approached each commission with reverence for both the source material and the readers who would receive it, thus nurturing a greater appreciation for global voices.

His translations were marked by clarity and care, and his peers remembered him for the patience with which he brought words into new life.

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