Why translation matters: a special programme of events at the 2015 festival, bringing together an array of translators and writers to debate how language both connects and divides
Translators Daniel Hahn and Frank Wynne, publisher Johnny Temple, and literary agent Ria Julien give an inside perspective on the publishing world’s view of translation 10.30–11.30 am • 1st Floor... Read More
Colonised by foreign invaders, forced to speak a new language, resisting a predatory ruling class — is this medieval England, or the modern Caribbean? Or both? Poet Patience Agbabi and... Read More
Linguists Jo-Anne Ferreira and Nnamdi Hodge pose provocative questions about the language spoken by many of our great-grandparents — and its impact on how we think and speak today. Chaired... Read More
Writers from three corners of the world discuss the problems and privileges of writing across language borders, and what gets lost — or found — in translation. Featuring Kei Miller,... Read More
Literary translation as a competitive sport? Game on! With Daniel Hahn and Frank Wynne, “refereed” by Eric Maitrejean. 1 – 2 pm • Old Fire Station Bookmark