Poetry Talks

John Updike
New translations of his poetry and stories
Sunday 13 June, 19.15 hrs, Foyer

This Poetry Talk in Dutch includes the launch of a book of John Updike’s stories and poetry translated into Dutch and published by De Arbeiderspers. Presented by Dutch writer Joost Zwagerman.

Interview Antonio Gamoneda
Tuesday 15 June, 19.15 hrs, Foyer

This session features Tsead Bruinja in discussion with Spanish poet Antonio Gamoneda. Bart Vonck will translate from Spanish into Dutch.

Interview Hasso Krull
Wednesday 16 June, 19.15 hrs, Foyer

In this session, Tsead Bruinja interviews Hasso Krull (Estonia) in English.

‘A Mythology reflects its region’
The reception of Wallace Stevens in the low countries
Thursday 17 June, 19.15 hrs, Foyer

Dutch and Flemish poets Erik Spinoy, K. Michel, Tom Van de Voorde and Willem van Toorn talk about the reception of Wallace Stevens in the Netherlands and read out their translations of Wallace’s work. Translations by Hugo Claus, Frans Kellendonk, Rein Bloem and Gerrit Kouwenaar can also be heard. Presented by Bart Eeckhout.

Interview Hiromi Ito
Friday 18 June, 19.15 hrs, Foyer

In this session, the Japan domain editor for Poetry International Web, Yasuhiro Yosumoto, interviews Hiromi Ito (Japan) in English.

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