On 'Refuge': 8 must-read poetry books in translation for National Poetry Day
Explore eight of some of the most important poetry books in translation for National Poetry Day on this year's theme of 'Refuge'.
Explore eight of some of the most important poetry books in translation for National Poetry Day on this year's theme of 'Refuge'.
By: W N Herbert,
W.N. Herbert, co-editor of ‘So At One With You’, an anthology of the last fifty year of Somali poetry, reflects on editing the book and his own relationship with the Somali poets he has translated.
By: Clare Pollard,
In this fascinating essay, poet Clare Pollard talks about how vital the process of learning about Somali culture - camels, khat and all - helped her translate Caasha’s poetry. And how she turned to early English alliterative verse for inspiration.