Translations

Aquarium, Ölziitögs Luvsandorj

“When I bought this aquarium I didn't realize I was preparing my own casket. Of course, if I had known, I would have chosen a bigger one.”

In this work of magical realism, a woman finds herself transformed into the family goldfish by mysterious circumstances. The story explores her inner world as she observes the formerly unseen aspects of her family members’ lives from her corner of their apartment.

Translated by KG Hutchins and edited by Sainbayar Gundsambuu

Vengeance, Norov Dalkhaa

N. Dalkhaa weaves a Mongolian Buddhist folk legend that dogs have the reincarnated souls of humans into an urban parable of sex, jealousy, and violence.

Translated by Sainbayar Gundsambuu and edited by KG Hutchins