LE LIVRE EST SUR LA TABLE—Challenges of Translating Poetry

Literary translation is already a special and frequently under-recognized art form. Translating poetry offers additional challenges. We will present brief readings of poetry written in Arabic, French, German, and Portuguese—in their original languages and as translated into English—followed by a conversation about the work and unique problem solving that went into creating their English language versions. Join us in the Flow Chart Space for a very special reading and discussion featuring four exceptional translators of poetry and the Digital Director and Senior Editor from Words Without Borders.