The Transformation Review

About

The Transformation Review is devoted to the art and craft of poetry in translation. We believe translation is not about replicating the experience of reading in the original language—an impossible task—but about transformation: a creative practice that brings new possibilities into being. It is a delicate recalibration of sound, rhythm, and meaning across linguistic boundaries. Each poem that moves between languages invites readers to dwell in the productive tensions that emerge when words migrate from one tongue to another.
We publish thoughtful reviews of translated poetry collections alongside essays that explore the translation process itself—the theoretical concerns, practical challenges, and creative decisions that shape how poetry crosses linguistic borders. Our focus is on the translator's art: the careful attention, the daring choices, the creative solutions that bring poetry into new life. We are interested in both new and established translations, whether of contemporary works or classic texts.
For readers, we offer a curated space to discover translated poetry and deepen understanding of translation as a literary practice. For reviewers and essayists, we provide a responsive editorial process and timely publication—a platform where serious writing about translation finds its audience without delay.

Important: They accept only reviews of poetry in translation or essays on poetry in translation.

Country of Publication & Year Established

Canada

Established in 2026

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Unknown publication frequency

AI Policy

Human-created work preferred, but limited AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details)

Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Review: 800 - 2,500 words.
Essay: 1,500 - 4,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical.

Topics:

Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, Writing, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

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Method: Email.
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Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 08 Sep 2026

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