Jayde Will (1978) is a literary translator. He has an M.A. in Fenno-Ugric Linguistics from Tartu University. His translations of Latvian, Lithuanian, and Estonian authors have been published in numerous journals, including Poetry Review, Trafika and Mantis, as well as anthologies such as the Dedalus Book of Lithuanian Literature and several Best European Fiction anthologies. He has also translated subtitles for numerous films, including the Lithuanian classic The Devil’s Bride and the award-winning Vanishing Waves.
Premio Ostana, Jayde Will // Festival du livre, October 2024 [FR]
Premio Ostana, Jayde Will interview video // Premio ostana, October 2024 [IT]
Premio Ostana, Jayde Will translation prize // Premio ostana, June 2024 [IT]
Interview with translator Jayde Will // Veel Putru, March 2024 [EE]
Ligija Purinaša and Jayde Will: Borderlands, radio // Trafikaeurope, January 2024 [EN]
Arvis Viguls poetry in Mantis. A Journal for Poetry, Criticisms & Translation. Issue 14
Arvis Viguls poetry in Mantis. A Journal for Poetry, Criticisms & Translation. Issue 14 (Arvja Vigula dzeja dzejas, kritikas un tulkojumu žurnālā "Mantis")
Title
: Arvis Viguls poetry in Mantis. A Journal for Poetry, Criticisms & Translation. Issue 14Title*
: Arvja Vigula dzeja dzejas, kritikas un tulkojumu žurnālā "Mantis"Authors
:Translated by
:Genre
:Anthology
Language
:English
Publisher
:Mantis, United States
Pages
:315
Year
:2016
Copyrights
:Arvis Viguls
Synopsis
:Arvis Viguls poetry in English included in a literary journal.
New Baltic Poetry
New Baltic Poetry (Dzeja no Baltijas)
Title
: New Baltic PoetryTitle*
: Dzeja no BaltijasAuthors
: , , , , ,Genre
:Anthology
Language
:English
Publisher
:Parthian, United Kingdom
Pages
:215
Year
:2018
Copyrights
:The contributors, the translators
Synopsis
:This anthology is a vibrant expression of new work, ranging from the familiar to the startling, the lirical to the experimental.
Phenomena
Phenomena (Parādības)
Title
: PhenomenaTitle*
: ParādībasAuthors
:Translated by
:Genre
:Poetry
Language
:English
Publisher
:Parthian, United Kingdom
Pages
:64
Year
:2018
Copyrights
:The author, the translator
Synopsis
:Using simple form and a distinctive compositional style, Aivars builds a foundation in his titles, needing only to gently place a few precision-cut words to complete his design, and remind us that life can never lose the capacity to surprise and amuse.
Beasts
Beasts (Zvēri)
Title
: BeastsTitle*
: ZvēriAuthors
:Translated by
:Genre
:Poetry
Language
:English
Publisher
:Parthian, UK
Pages
:71
Year
:2018
Copyrights
:The author, the translator
Synopsis
:In Beasts, Zeļģis assumes the role of curious city-dweller, who, in questioning his relationship with the natural world, realises it's not only the animals in fur and feathers whose behaviour is wild, instinctive and unpredictable.
In the Shadow of Rooster Hill / Twelve Winning Authors, 2017
In the Shadow of Rooster Hill / Twelve Winning Authors, 2017 (Fragments no romāna "Gaiļu kalna ēnā")
Title
: In the Shadow of Rooster Hill / Twelve Winning Authors, 2017Title*
: Fragments no romāna "Gaiļu kalna ēnā"Authors
:Translated by
:Genre
:Anthology
Language
:English
Publisher
:European Union Prize for literature, EU
Pages
:204
Year
:2017
Copyrights
:Osvalds Zebris, Jayde Thomas Will, Dienas Grāmata
Synopsis
:A Samle of a novel "In The Shadow of Rooster Hill" by Osvalds Zebris included in an anthology of EU Proze for Literature winners.
The Secret Box
The Secret Box (Slepenā kaste)
Title
: The Secret BoxTitle*
: Slepenā kasteAuthors
:Translated by
:Genre
:Short Stories
Language
:English
Publisher
:The Emma Press, United Kingdom
Pages
:97
Year
:2017
Copyrights
:The author, publishing house "Mansards";
Synopsis
:Three stories from the story collection "Pirmā reize". On the cusp of womanhood, Daina Tabūna's heroines are constantly confronted with the unexpected. Adult life seems just around the corner,but so are the kinds of encounter which might change everything
Having Never Met
Having Never Met (Dzejas izlase)
Title
: Having Never MetTitle*
: Dzejas izlaseAuthors
:Translated by
:Genre
:Poetry
Language
:English
Pages
:56
Year
:2018
Copyrights
:The author; The translator;
Synopsis
:Selection of poems by Inga Pizāne, translated into English by Jayde Will;
The Emma Press Anthology Of Love
The Emma Press Anthology Of Love (Dzejoļu par mīlestību antoloģija)
Title
: The Emma Press Anthology Of LoveTitle*
: Dzejoļu par mīlestību antoloģijaAuthors
:Translated by
:Genre
:Anthology
Language
:English
Publisher
:The Emma Press, UK
Pages
:118
Year
:2018
Copyrights
:The author;
Synopsis
:Arvis Viguls poem included in the anthology of poems about love, selected and edited by Emma Wright and Rachel Piercey.
The Baltics Riveter
The Baltics Riveter (Baltijas literatūras almanahs)
Title
: The Baltics RiveterTitle*
: Baltijas literatūras almanahsAuthors
: , , , , , , , , ,Translated by
: , , , , ,Genre
:Anthology
Language
:English
Publisher
:The Riveter, United Kingdom
Pages
:108
Year
:2018
Copyrights
:The contributors
Synopsis
:The fourth edition of the literary magazine The Riveter, that is dedicated to present literature from the Baltics, inluding guest editors, reviews and sample translations.
Insomnia
Insomnia (Bezmiegs)
Title
: InsomniaTitle*
: BezmiegsAuthors
:Translated by
:Genre
:Fiction
Language
:English
Publisher
:Parthian Books, United Kingdom
Pages
:198
Year
:2019
Copyrights
:The author, the translator
Synopsis
:This novel concerns the taboo subject of the Latvian Legion, and the atmosphere of inertia and paralysis in Soviet-era Latvia.
They
They (Viņi)
Title
: TheyTitle*
: ViņiAuthors
:Translated by
:Genre
:Poetry
Language
:English
Publisher
:Valley Press, United Kingdom
Pages
:80
Year
:2019
Copyrights
:The author, the translator
Synopsis
:Collection of poems
Panel. Contemporary writing & art from Central Eastern Europe
Panel. Contemporary writing & art from Central Eastern Europe (Panel. March 2019 Issue #3)
Title
: Panel. Contemporary writing & art from Central Eastern EuropeTitle*
: Panel. March 2019 Issue #3Authors
:Translated by
:Genre
:Anthology
Language
:English
Publisher
:Panel Irodalmi egyesulet, Hungary
Pages
:79
Year
:2019
Copyrights
:The publisher, the authors, the artists
Synopsis
:Contemporary writing and art from Central Eastern Europe
MIND TÚL VAGYUNK A HATÁRON
MIND TÚL VAGYUNK A HATÁRON (All of us here are over the edge)
Title
: MIND TÚL VAGYUNK A HATÁRONTitle*
: All of us here are over the edgeAuthors
: , ,Genre
:Anthology
Language
:Hungarian
Publisher
:Szépírók Társasága, Hungary
Pages
:139
Year
:2019
Copyrights
:The publisher, the authors, the translators
Synopsis
:Baltic poetry
Gestures
Gestures (Žesti)
Title
: GesturesTitle*
: ŽestiAuthors
:Translated by
:Genre
:Poetry
Language
:English
Pages
:64
Year
:2018
Copyrights
:The author, the translator
Synopsis
:Gestures is a collection of prose poems connecting seemingly distinct elements, found either in urban space or in the realms of cultural history.
Insomnia
Insomnia (Bezmiegs)
Title
: InsomniaTitle*
: BezmiegsAuthors
:Translated by
:Genre
:Fiction
Language
:English
Publisher
:Parthian Books, United Kingdom
Pages
:162
Year
:2020
Synopsis
:This edition contains the official transcripts of the investigative reports regarding the banning of the book, as well as a statement by Bels himself.
The Last Model
The Last Model (Pādejais Modeļs)
Title
: The Last ModelTitle*
: Pādejais ModeļsAuthors
: , ,Translated by
:Genre
:Anthology
Language
:English
Publisher
:Francis Boutle Publishers, United Kingdom
Pages
:94
Year
:2020
Copyrights
:The authors, the translator
Synopsis
:Bilingual anthology of Latgalian poets.
No More Amber
No More Amber ()
Title
: No More AmberTitle*
:Authors
: , , , , ,Genre
:Anthology
Language
:English
Publisher
:Lietuvos rašytojų sąjungos leidykla
Pages
:85
Year
:2021
Copyrights
:Author
Synopsis
:The baltic literary review 1
