Indian Literature in Translation
Test your knowledge of Indian literary works that have been translated into English and the translators who made them accessible to global readers.
Questions
Which Indian author's work, translated by A.K. Ramanujan, introduced the world to the rich tradition of Tamil poetry?
- Rabindranath Tagore
- R.K. Narayan
- Subramania Bharati
- Premchand
Who is credited with translating the ancient Indian epic, 'The Mahabharata', into English, making it accessible to readers worldwide?
- R.K. Narayan
- Rabindranath Tagore
- C. Rajagopalachari
- Mulk Raj Anand
Who translated the works of the renowned Bengali poet, Rabindranath Tagore, into English, introducing his profound insights on spirituality, nature, and human existence to a global readership?
- A.K. Ramanujan
- C. Rajagopalachari
- Arunava Sinha
- P. Lal
Who translated the works of the renowned Hindi writer, Premchand, into English, making his poignant stories of rural life and social injustice accessible to readers worldwide?
- A.K. Ramanujan
- C. Rajagopalachari
- Arunava Sinha
- P. Lal
Who translated the works of the acclaimed Malayalam writer, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, into English, introducing his unique blend of humor, satire, and social commentary to a wider readership?
- A.K. Ramanujan
- C. Rajagopalachari
- Arunava Sinha
- P. Lal
Who translated the works of the acclaimed Marathi writer, Laxman Mane, into English, introducing his powerful and evocative stories of rural life and social injustice to a global readership?
- A.K. Ramanujan
- C. Rajagopalachari
- Arunava Sinha
- P. Lal