Pusteblume Journal

Pusteblume Journal

Pusteblume, a journal of and about literary translation, is published in partnership between Pen & Anvil Press and the Boston University Department of Modern Languages and Comparative Literature. Pen & Anvil also publishes works in translation, in five categories: Pusteblume Books, for original works of contemporary literary prose or poetry in translation into English; World Theater in Translation, dramatic works in reading and performance formats; Nemi Books, an imprint publishing works of an esoteric, ritual, or scriptural nature, in translation into English; Botolph Books, scholarly and nonfiction specialist titles including those translated into English; and Pen & Anvil, for literary works, some of which may be translated from non-English languages of composition. The editorial staff of Pusteblume Journal receives and evaluates all submissions of work in translation for Pen & Anvil.

Online Content

Genres published 

  • Fiction / Poetry / Drama

Writing styles published 

  • Anthology / Contemporary / Epic / Experimental / Literary / Memoir / Political / Religious / Scholarly / Science Fiction / Short Stories / Travel Writing

Publication Formats 

  • Book / eBook / Chapbook / Print Journal / Online Journal

Languages published 

  • English

Source Languages 

  • Any
Publisher Details

Region: 

all

Accept unsolicited submissions: 

Yes

Permit online submissions: 

Yes

Permit simultaneous submissions: 

Yes

Reading Periods: 

Rolling

Payments: 

  • Contributor Copies

Publish reprints: 

No

Calls for Submissions: 

We publish world literature, but with a special emphasis on the languages of the Middle East.