Karl Vretska

1900–1983 (age 83)

Biography

Karl Vretska translated texts with a devotion that allowed readers to engage across languages and cultures. His care for each nuance helped unlock stories for audiences who might have otherwise remained distant.

He is remembered for the bridges his translations built and the patient attention he gave to every phrase.

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