Lincoln Academy: Patricia Sollner on translating Russian poetry

Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Feb. 11 at 12:30 when Patricia Sollner discusses “The Pleasures and Perils of Translating Russian Poetry.” Using different translations of poems, Patricia will look at the choices made and how those choices reflect the translator’s understanding of the poem. She will also discuss the translations themselves and how they work on their own in English. Finally, she will talk about some theories of translation, beginning with Nabokov’s. The COA provides beverages and dessert. The lectures last about an hour, including a question and answer period. Participants are welcome to stay after the program to continue their discussion. All ages welcome.