Center for the Art of Translation presents

Legendary Poet as Translator

Part of the Lit & Lunch Series

When
Tue Apr 15, 2008
Where
111 Minna Gallery
Time
12:30 PM
Tags
Literary Arts, Author Appearances, Poetry

Description

One of the most influential poets of the late-twentieth century, W.S. Merwin has won innumerable honors including the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. Well-known for his poetry since the 1960's, he is also one of America's most recognizable translators, working with Spanish, Latin, and French poetry. An environmental activist in Hawaii, where he lives, his recent work has been influenced by themes of environmental preservation and deep ecology.

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Location

  1. 111 Minna Gallery
    111 Minna St, San Francisco, CA