The Triumph of the Snake Goddess: A Composite Creative Translation of Verse into Prose.

"The Triumph of the Snake Goddess" is a translation of the medieval Bengali epic, Manasamangal K¿vya, into English by Kaiser Haq. The translation aims to make the original text accessible to modern readers while retaining its depth and appeal. The article explores the challenges and creative choices involved in translating the epic, highlighting the importance of translating Bengali literature for wider recognition and cultural exchange. The translation successfully captures the essence of the original text, maintaining its poetic language and literary quality. While some elements are lost in translation, the target text is praised for its simplicity and ability to convey the rhythm and flow of the original. [Extracted from the article]