Poetry In Translation: w/ Liana Langa And Margita Gailitis
12:00 PM on Friday Apr. 24th, 2015
Christ Church Cathedral, 414 Sparks St Ottawa, ON K1R
Price: $10.00 - $15.00
Presented by: Ottawa Writer's Festival More information: tickets
12:00 PM on Friday Apr. 24th, 2015
Christ Church Cathedral, 414 Sparks St Ottawa, ON K1R
Price: $10.00 - $15.00
Presented by: Ottawa Writer's Festival More information: tickets
Translating poetry is no easy task. We welcome Latvian poet Liana Langa and her Latvian-Canadian translator Margita Gailitis for a taste of their new book, Deadly Nightshade, and a conversation on the challenges and joys of translation.
Liana Langa is the author of four books of poetry and one of prose and is the recipient of the Latvian Poetry Day Award and the Annual Award in Literature. Translator Margita Gailitis was awarded the prestigious Three Star Order for her work on behalf of Latvian writers.
Liana Langa is the author of four books of poetry and one of prose and is the recipient of the Latvian Poetry Day Award and the Annual Award in Literature. Translator Margita Gailitis was awarded the prestigious Three Star Order for her work on behalf of Latvian writers.