An evening of Arabic literature in translation, London, 1 February 2013

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Anevening of Contemporary Arabic Literature in Translation
1 February 2013
7.30 – 10.00 pm
Venue: Over-Seas House, Park Place,St James’s Street, LondonSW1A 1LR

The Chartered Institute of Linguists: Translating Division is delighted toannounce that Peter Clark, a well-known translator of contemporary Arabicnovels into English, will be introducing an evening of excerpts of contemporaryArabic writing in the original and in English translation; he will speak aboutboth the cultural context of Arabic-into-English translation and specifictechnical challenges.

The London-based Sudanese poet, Al-Saddiq al-Raddi, will then talk abouttranslating poetry, and SarahMaguire, the Director of the Poetry Translation Centre, will read hertranslations of some of Al-Saddiq’s poems. The Palestinian novelist,Selma Dabbagh, lives in Londonand writes in English: she will speak about language choices in expressing Arabconsciousness. Finally, SarahMaguire will read a short story in Arabic by the UAE writer, Muhammad al-Murr,and Peter Clark will read his own translation.

There will be ample opportunity for members of the audience to ask the speakersquestions throughout the evening, and particularly during the break.

Tea, coffee and soft drinks will be available before the evening begins andduring the break.

Tickets: £20 for CIOL members / £25 for non-members – please see bookingform below.

Kind regards,

The Translating Division Committee
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Venue: Over-Seas House, Park Place, St James's Street, London SW1A 1LR
See www.rosl.org.ukfor more information;nearest underground station – Green Park
Time: 19.30 – 22.00
Price: £20 for CIOLmembers / £25 non-members
Please apply on the tear-off slip below to Julie Hobbs, Chartered Institute of Linguists, Saxon House, 48 Southwark St, London SE1 1UN, Tel: 020 7940 3144.
Applications by: Friday 18 January2013 Places are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment Please address any queries to Julie Hobbs atjulie.hobbs[at]iol.org.uk
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