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Special TopicsNatural Story BirthS10-T01
The Art of Literary TranslationWednesday, May 19, 7 p.m.
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Monthly Story SlamTues., May 15, 7-8:30 p.m. Lunch Break Book TalksHosted by Steve Huff Book Discussions at Valley ManorMay 16, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. The Culinary Reading and Discussion GroupHosted by Sandy Bosworth & Kathy Pottetti
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Our most creative and inspired storytelling happens in the presence of delighted listeners who act as midwives in a birthing room. Every newborn is perfect. Our next job is to clean it up, feed it, and delight in it as it grows. Each class begins with story sparks designed to awaken memory. We praise what works, and ask questions for clarification. Editing takes place naturally through speaking and listening. Finally, the story is ready for the stage. Come and experience story birthing the natural way.
It has been argued that for a country’s book culture to remain vibrant, it must incorporate works and voices from around the world. Yet in spite of the fact that the Internet makes it easy for us to connect with anyone anywhere, the U.S. has been notoriously resistant to publishing literature translated into English. In fact, less than 3% of all the books published in America in a given year were originally written in another language. Chad W. Post, the director of Open Letter and Three Percent—a press and website at the University of Rochester dedicated to publishing and promoting international literature—will talk about both the difficulties in getting translations published here and the art and craft of translating literary fiction.