W N Herbert
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22/08/2010
'The Bards of Somalia'
by Rageh Omaar
Rageh Omaar introduces the dynamic tradition of Somali poetry in 'The Bards of Somalia' on BBC Radio 4. The programme features interviews with translators Martin Orwin and W N Herbert and the PTC Director, Sarah Maguire as well as poetry by Maxamed Xaashi Dhamac 'Gaarriye'.
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08/11/2008
Translating the Poetry of Maxamed Xaashi Dhamac 'Gaarriye' for the World Poets' Tour 2008
by Martin Orwin
Martin Orwin describes his initial approach to translating Gaarriye's poetry as 'an intense, deep reading'. He aims to make literal versions that 'come to rest on the page dancing to as close a tune as possible as the original'. And he discusses the significance of 'the interaction between syntax, metre and alliteration' in Somali poetry.
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20/10/2008
'Manchester Central '
by Charles Beckett
The Conference Room in Manchester Central Library was packed with eager listeners for this event with three of our poets and their translators. It provided a very grand setting, with panelled walls and high sash windows. By the time we kicked off it was standing room only and there must have been at least sixty people in the audience.
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18/10/2008
'Reading Room - Six Poets and Six Translators at the British Library'
by Julia Bird
Julia Bird, the Poetry Translation Centre's tour manager, takes stock of our gala reading at the British Library.
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14/10/2008
'Somali Night at the Bluecoat'
by Charles Beckett
I never realised the Moon landings had such a profound and far-reaching effect. For Corsino Fortes, driving his battered Peugeot 204 from Kuito to Luanda, the moment he heard the Americans had touched down was a revelation. He stopped the car, got out, put his hands on his head and looked up at the sky.
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07/09/2008
'Finding an Audience'
by W N Herbert
Could there be an audience in Bristol eager to hear poetry from Somaliland and Sudan on a Sunday afternoon? W.N. Herbert is delighted to find there was. Read the blog for his account of the World Poets' Tour event at the Bristol Poetry Festival.
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