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[PAST EVENT] Translation & the State of Translated Literature
Location
Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Memorial Hall, Studio Theater601 Jamestown Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185Map this location
Panel Discussion: Translation & the State of Translated Literature
Wednesday, March 19, 4:00 PM, PBK Hall Studio Theatre, Free
ABOUT THE PANEL
This panel will explore the current landscape of translated literature, examining its role in fostering cross-cultural understanding. Panelists will discuss the challenges and nuances of translation as an art form, including issues of fidelity, creativity, and cultural context. They will also address the visibility of translators, the global market for translated works, and how publishers and readers engage with translated literature.
Featuring authors from Hayes Translation Festival- Lisa Dillman, Silvia R. Tandeciarz, Aaron Robertson, Aruni Kashyap, Boris Dralyuk, and Ye Chun . Moderated by Brian Castleberry
Sponsored by: Creative Writing Program