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Translation workshop with Brian Holton

Translating What's Not There: reticence in classical Chinese poetry

Thu 17 Nov 2011, 5:30pm

Free Word Lecture Theatre

Gain an insight into the fascinating world of classical Chinese poetry, and get to try some poetry-translating for yourself. Brian is an experienced workshop leader, and is passionate about his subject. You’ll come away from the evening inspired and amazed. No knowledge of Chinese is required. 

 

Brian Holton has been translating Chinese literature into English and Scots for thirty years, and is still excited about it.