A panel of some of the most significant publishers, agents, and translators of mid-20th century publishing—including James Laughlin, publisher of New Directions, and Gregory Rabassa, translator of "One Hundred Years of Solitude"—discuss their earliest forays into translation. This is the first of three evenings about literary translation, and gives a historical view of the field. Other panelists include Peter Glassgold, Jonathan Galassi, Georges Borchardt, and Richard Seaver.

Panel: Translation, 5/13/1985

Amiri Baraka reads “Rhythm Travel” at the 2008 Beyond Margins Celebration.


Amiri Baraka Reads “Rhythm Travel”

The celebrated poet reads the seminal letter of political protest, in which she became the first and only person to date to refuse the highest honor bestowed upon an artist on behalf of the people. Background and discussion: http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2013/05/16/adrienne-rich-national-medal-of-arts-letter/

Adrienne Rich declines the National Medal of Arts, 1997

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Panel: Translation, 5/13/1985

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