Literary Translator for Thomas Mann's 'Death in Venice' Novella

We are seeking highly qualified literary translators for a complete translation assignment of Thomas Mann’s classic novella, 'Death in Venice'. We are accepting applications for multiple target languages.

Project Specifications:
Author: Thomas Mann
Work: Death in Venice
Length: Approximately 43 pages (around 27,600 words)
Work Type: Complete literary translation
Deadline: Flexible and subject to mutual agreement

Translation Standards & Requirements:
Translators must preserve the author’s narrative voice, literary tone, atmospheric style, and descriptive depth, while ensuring a natural and fluent flow in the target language. The complete manuscript must maintain terminology consistency throughout and undergo professional proofreading before final delivery.

When submitting your proposal, please include:
1. Your target language pair(s) and specific area of literary expertise.
2. Your proposed rate (per source word or a fixed flat fee for the full manuscript).
3. Your estimated turnaround time and current availability.
4. Highlights or brief summaries of your previous literary translation experience.

Detailed project guidelines, safety procedures, and sample texts will be shared with shortlisted translators before any formal agreement is finalized.