Search
An association of writers working to advance literature, defend free expression, and to foster international literary fellowship. JOIN PEN!  Become an Associate Member today. Sign the petition for free expression in China
PEN World Voices
Public Lives/Private Lives
Participants
Schedule of Events
Audio & Photo Galleries
2008 PWV Blogs
Sponsors
Tickets
Venue Information
contact
spacer
spacer
roger smith hotel

Home > 4/27/07 | |

Words Without Borders: Every Day in Africa
Words Without Borders: Every Day in Africa
April 27, 2007 | Instituto Cervantes | New York City

With Marguerite Abouet, Abdulrazak Gurnah, Yasmina Khadra, Uzodinma Iweala; moderated by Dedi Felman

Co-sponsored by Instituto Cervantes New York and the Consulate General of Spain. Words Without Borders, the online magazine for international literature, is a partner in The Center for Literary Translation at Columbia University.

Discussed:
experiencing the moment of leaving home; which language would you marry if you could; engaging the experience of displacement; and the emotional locations of language.

LISTEN
Entire panel (1:18:57)


Grants & Awards online database.  Sign up today!Support PEN.org.  Every donation counts
Home | Site Map | Copyright / Privacy Policy | Contact Us © 2004-2008 PEN American Center. All rights reserved.