Рита Райт-Ковалева

Rita Wright-Kovalyova was a distinguished Russian writer and translator whose work significantly enriched Russian literature through her translations of seminal works by global authors. Her meticulous and sensitive approach brought pieces by Franz Kafka, Kurt Vonnegut, and J.D. Salinger to Russian readers for the first time. Beyond her extensive translation efforts, Wright-Kovalyova also authored original works, including biographical portraits and memoirs, shedding light on the lives and contributions of notable figures in Russian literature and culture. Her literary output demonstrates a profound grasp of narrative form and a remarkable ability to convey the essence of original texts into new linguistic settings, earning her acclaim from both critics and the reading public.