Silvi Väli
1931–2017 (age 86)
Biography
Silvi Väli translated literature with care, building bridges between languages and cultures so that readers could experience the richness of distant voices. Her precise ear for nuance and tone made every translated work resonate with authenticity.
She believed strongly in the power of literature to foster empathy, and she mentored young translators who continue to carry her thoughtful approach forward.