Remembering Natsagdorj, father of Modern Mongolian Literature

Simon Wickham-Smith joins us on this episode. Simon is the foremost scholar and translator of contemporary Mongolian literature into English, he's spent decades bringing Mongolian prose and poetry to readers who'd otherwise have no way in — work that culminated in Politics and Literature in Mongolia (1921-48), one of the only English-language studies of the period. Simon and we discuss his book and what Natsagdorj Dashdorj meant to Mongolians and why he is so revered and should he be revered.Here is the link to Simon's book: Politics and Literature in Mongolia (1921-1948) | Simon Wickhamsmith |Simon’s podcast conversation about that book on New Books Network: East Asian StudiesAnd here is the link to read English translation of the Tears of Venerable Lama: TEARS OF A VENERABLE LAMA | Translation StudiesIf you have suggestions for our show, please get in touch at info[at]agulamedia.comAnd if you're a supporter of us at Buy Me a Coffee, The Great State Mural — thank you for keeping the show going. And if you live in Mongolia you can directly support the podcast by donating to our account:Pocketcast | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeHosts: Anand, JulianGuest: Simon Wickham-SmithKeywords: Mongolia | Natsagdorj | Mongolian literature | Simon Wickham-Smith | 1921 revolution | Mongolian People's Republic | translation | poetry | Soviet literature