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Meeting with Tomas Venclova, Lithuanian master of the art of poetry

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  • Where: Vaclav Havel Library, Řetězová 7, Prague
  • When: May 28, 2014, 19:00 – 21:00

Tomas Venclova, an incendiary poet, literary academic, essayist and translator was thrown out of his native Vilnius in 1977, becoming an exile and later a professor at Yale.

He has received many awards, including the Zbigniew Herbert Award for his life’s work.

He will discuss poetry and the thorny issues facing today’s world, not only from the perspective of a poet and citizen of the world but also as a Central European, which he has always considered himself to be.

The debate will be hosted by Jáchym Topol and take place in English; Czech interpretation will be provided.

In cooperation with Lithuanian embassy.

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