Isabel Blankfield
About Isabel Blankfield
Isabel Blankfield is a researcher at Penguin Random House with a background in European and Comparative Literatures and Cultures, as well as German Language and Literature.
Current Roles
Isabel Blankfield is currently a Researcher at Penguin Random House. She also works as a Languages Tutor at First Tutors. Her role at Penguin Random House involves contributing to high-profile publishing projects, leveraging her extensive background in European and Comparative Literatures and Cultures.
Previous Positions
Isabel Blankfield has held several notable positions. She worked as a Summer School Mentor at Immerse Education in 2021, based in Cambridge, England. From 2019 to 2020, she was the Publicity and Logistics Coordinator for Caius Jazz. In 2016, she completed a reporting stint at Herts Advertiser Newspaper and gained student work experience at 39 Essex Chambers in London.
Educational Background
Isabel Blankfield holds a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in European and Comparative Literatures and Cultures from the University of Cambridge, completed in 2021. She also attained a BA in Modern and Medieval Languages from the same institution in 2020. Additionally, she participated in the Erasmus program at Humboldt University of Berlin, focusing on German Language and Literature from 2018 to 2019. Her educational journey began at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, where she studied in the Junior Department from 2013 to 2016.
Research and Translation Experience
Isabel Blankfield has substantial experience in research and translation. She contributed to Jack Fairweather’s forthcoming book by translating and indexing archival materials in both English and German. She is part of an international team researching the legacy of the Holocaust and has significant expertise in translating historical documents from German to English.
Languages and Literatures Expertise
With a strong academic background in European and Comparative Literatures and Cultures, as well as German Language and Literature, Isabel Blankfield has developed a nuanced understanding of these fields. Her studies and experiences have provided her with detailed knowledge and practical skills to navigate complex literary and cultural landscapes.