Karen Brazell was an American professor and translator celebrated for her work in Japanese literature. Born on April 25, 1938, she is best known for her English translation of 'The Confessions of Lady Nijō,' which earned her a National Book Award in the Translation category. She dedicated her life to bridging cultural gaps through literature, influencing the appreciation of Japanese works in the English-speaking world. Brazell passed away on January 18, 2012, at the age of 73, leaving behind a legacy in literary translation.
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Meaning of the name - Karen
pure, clean
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Karen Brazell belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Death: Ithaca
Educated At: Columbia University
Occupation: linguist | translator
Employers: Cornell University
Awards Received: National Book Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 25, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 25, 2025 |
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| Sun | 4 Taurus 49 | 5 Taurus 44 | 28 Cancer 15 |
| Moon | 7 Pisces 16 | 6 Aries 0 | 13 Taurus 8 |
| Mercury | 28 Aries 34 | 8 Aries 50 | 23 Leo 23 |
| Venus | 24 Taurus 46 | 27 Pisces 32 | 8 Virgo 36 |
| Mars | 1 Gemini 20 | 3 Leo 13 | 29 Cancer 12 |
| Jupiter | 27 Aquarius 25 | 20 Gemini 20 | 0 Pisces 45 |
| Saturn | 11 Aries 26 | 27 Pisces 13 | 18 Aries 5 |
| Uranus | 13 Taurus 11 | 26 Taurus 2 | 17 Taurus 23 |
| Neptune | 18 Virgo 40 | 0 Aries 55 | 19 Virgo 4 |
| Pluto | 27 Cancer 53 | 3 Aquarius 47 | 29 Cancer 38 |
| Rahu | 28 Scorpio 8 | 25 Pisces 25 | 23 Scorpio 31 |
| Ketu | 28 Taurus 8 | 25 Virgo 25 | 23 Taurus 31 |
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