The history of translation into the English language is a story of colonisation. Violent Phenomena: 21 Essays on Translation asks how translators can best acknowledge this troubling past. And might it be possible to use translation to rewrite the balance of power? Edinburgh International Book Festival welcomes editors Kavita Bhanot and Jeremy Tiang to discuss how translators can use their work to challenge assumptions and bring to light new ways of seeing the world. The event will be followed by a 15 minute audience Q&A and will be chaired by publisher and translator Carolina Orloff.

Supported by the National Centre for Writing, Arts Council England and the Jan Michalski Foundation as part of Visible Communities, a National Centre for Writing project.

Jeremy Tiang is appearing remotely.

Tickets: £14 (£12 concession)

Event starts at 12:15 p.m