Charlotte Mandell

Charlotte Mandell is an American translator, best known for her translations of French literature into English. She has translated works by a number of prominent French authors, including Marcel Proust, Gustave Flaubert, and Olivier Rolin.

Mandell's translation style is known for its attention to detail and accuracy. She strives to maintain the integrity of the original text while making it accessible to English-speaking readers. Mandell believes in capturing the author's voice and preserving the nuances of the language.

Charlotte Mandell has translated the works of many notable French authors, including Marcel Proust, Gustave Flaubert, Olivier Rolin, and Antoine Volodine, among others. She has also translated contemporary French writers, such as Mathias Énard and Eric Chevillard.

Mandell approaches translation as a collaborative process with the author, aiming to bring the essence of the original work to the English-speaking reader. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the cultural and historical context of the text and maintains open lines of communication with the author throughout the translation process.

Some of Charlotte Mandell's notable translations include "Swann's Way" by Marcel Proust, "The Stranger" by Albert Camus, and "Fox Trot" by Olivier Rolin. Her translation of "Swann's Way" received critical acclaim and was praised for its fidelity to Proust's style and nuance.