Literary Translations by Eli K.P. William

Literary Translations
by Eli K.P. William

Praise For The Translations

“A Man, beautifully translated by Eli K.P. William, can stand proudly on its own two feet as an excellent, meditative work.”
Asymptote Journal

“Canadian writer Eli K. P. William, who has lived in Japan for more than a decade, deftly captures the subtle emotional nuances characteristic of the Japanese language… ”
—The Straits Times (on A Man)

About The Translator

close up portrait of Eli K.P William, 2025,Eli K.P. William is the author of The Jubilee Cycle trilogy (Skyhorse Publishing), a science fiction trilogy set in a dystopian future Tokyo. He also translates Japanese literature, including the bestselling novel A Man (Crossing) by Keiichiro Hirano, and serves as a writing consultant for a well-known Japanese video game company. His translations, essays, and short stories have appeared in such publications as Granta, The Southern Review, and Monkey.

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