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May 05, 2025
Join renowned Israeli poet Aharon Shabtai, “one of the most exciting writers working in Hebrew today” (Ha’aretz) for a virtual reading and conversation with his translator, Peter Cole, and acclaimed poet Ange Mlinko.
For decades, Aharon Shabtai has been writing a body of poetry unlike any other in the modern Hebrew language. The foremost translator of ancient Greek literature into Hebrew, Shabtai brings the wisdom of western literature’s ancient tragedies into contemporary relief — fiercely critical of his government, Requiem is a mournful, urgent call for peace now available in English through award-winning poet Peter Cole’s brilliant translation.
In a special online conversation, hear Shabtai, Cole, and Ange Mlinko discuss the art of poetry and translation — Shabtai’s long career, bringing Hebrew verse into English, writing poetry with a conscience, and more.
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