Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 23:43:15 -0700 (PDT)
From: Marwan Dalal <dmarwan-AT-yahoo.com>
Subject: Translating arabic literature


What is special about Arab literature?
Is the best of contemporary Arab literature being
translated?
Who decides what is translated?
Why do some Arabs write in English or French?
Are there special difficulties in Arabic literature
reaching the world?
How do translators translate?
How can Arabic drama reach British audiences?

Speakers include:
Prof. Clive Holes, Yasir Suleiman, Amjad Nasser, Mai
Ghoussoub, Sa'adi
Yousself, Prof. Sabri Hafez and Ahdaf Soueif.

venue: University of Westminster, Regents St.

Registration fee (three days, inc. lunch) £50;
concessions £20.
further information and bookings: tel. 020 7389 3174

Marwan 

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