Gli editori e i loro interlocutori: il caso della letteratura in serbo-croato

Exploring today’s publishing landscape, characterized by an almost radical transformation compared to a quite recent past, this paper tackles the topic of literary translations from Serbo-Croatian to Italian starting from the 1990s. The research centers on both the Italian publishers distinguished for publishing works by ex-Yugoslavian writers and their direct interlocutors, namely the translators – here discussed for both their professional figure and the role they play – and the universities. Particular attention will be paid to translators, due to their central importance in the publishing cycle whose outcome is the publication of the “product”, the book: in this regard, an attempt will be made to identify some types of contemporary literary translators to see if their profile and function have changed over time. At the same time, a proposal will be made to create a virtual common space that can involve professionals in the literary sector, such as university teachers, translators, but above all publishers: indeed these individuals could share and exchange ideas and projects, and thus draw on this precious source in view of future choices in the field of publishing.