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Bosnia and Herzegovina

A Pun, an Idiom, and an Expletive Walk into a Bar: International Humor

By Susan Harris

When we think of translating humor, we may think in terms of capturing jokes.

Tito and Taxidermy, or What If Tito Had Been on Twitter?

By Ajla Terzić

The human factor is not essential. Sunscreen—now that’s essential.

Translated from Bosnian by John K. Cox

Multilingual

Three Myths of Immigrant Writing: A View from Germany

By Saša Stanišiç

An “immigrant background” has become a symptom of today’s world, a world suffering from ADHD and a persistent pattern of hyperactivity, as well as from impulsiveness and anger.

Translated from German by the author

Episode #18 of “Joseph and His Brothers”

By Karim Zaimović

The world is a vast tapestry, and everything in it happens at random.

Translated from Bosnian by Ellen Elias-Bursać

From “How the Soldier Repairs the Gramophone”

By Saša Stanišiç

I didn’t understand him, he didn’t understand me.

Translated from German by Anthea Bell

A Classical Education

By Saša Stanišiç

And Mister Mozart didn't fasten his seatbelt either, the little monster tattled.

Translated from German by Saša Stanišiç & Janet Hendrickson

Theft

By Miljenko Jergovic

They just disappeared one day without fuss or explanation.

Translated from Bosnian by Stela Tomasevic

Cactus

By Miljenko Jergovic

She carefully opened her backpack and even more carefully pulled out a box displaying the logo of a well-known brand of cognac.

Translated from Bosnian by Stela Tomasevic