Polly Barton's Debut Novel 'What Am I, a Deer?' Examines Obsession Through Translation

Polly Barton has published her first novel titled 'What Am I, a Deer?' through Fitzcarraldo Editions. The narrative follows an unnamed young woman whose predicted future involving marriage to a Frenchman and managing a nudist colony diverges from reality. A decade later, she relocates to Frankfurt to begin work as a translator. The book explores themes of obsession and the unexpected turns life can take. Barton is known for her translation work, and this publication marks her entry into fiction writing.