Episode
Mafalda, Argentina’s Feisty Heroine, Now Speaks English
- Podcast
- Latin America in Focus
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- Jul 23, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 2301
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Summary
Mafalda, Quino’s beloved comic strip from Argentina—first published in 1964—has conquered the world, appearing in at least 25 languages. Six decades on, she is finally reaching Anglophone audiences, translated into English for the first time. Award-winning translator Frank Wynne speaks on his experience translating Mafalda into English, noting the challenges of preserving Quino's subtle humor and political commentary across cultures and languages and explaining why the beloved icon remains a perfect companion for today's turbulent times.