Encounters with translated poetry

By: Tice Cin

19th Dec 2021

Writer Tice Cin, author of ‘Keeping the House’ used to work at the Poetry Translation Centre. Here she reflects on the poems that inspired her from our archive.

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Two PTC books shortlisted for Derek Walcott Prize

22nd May 2020

We are delighted to announce that two Poetry Translation Centre publications have been shortlisted for the first-ever Derek Walcott Prize for poetry.

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PTC YouTube Takeover Week 3: Guido García Lueches

21st Mar 2020

Week three sees Guido García Lueches talking about ‘A little body are many parts’ by Cuban poet Legna Rodríguez Iglesias, and sharing his own poems about immigration.

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PTC YouTube Takeover Week 1: Patrizia Longhitano

17th Mar 2020

Brazilian/Italian poet Patrizia Longhitano responds with creativity and humour to the work of Cuban poet Legna Rodríguez Iglesias, with playful videos, animations and even a song.

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The PTC YouTube Takeover

28th Feb 2020

Six emerging poets are taking over the Poetry Translation Centre’s YouTube page to respond to our 2019 publications. Find out more about the explosion of video coming your way.

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Watch Our 2019 Round-Up Video

20th Dec 2019

The PTC staff look back on the highlights from our big year in 2019 including our tours, symposium the launch of the Sarah Maguire Prize and look forward to 2020.

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Translating The World for 15 Years!

By: Erica Hesketh

30th May 2019

On June 1st the Poetry Translation Centre will celebrate its 15th Birthday! We celebrate the poets and translators we have worked with and look on towards our future.

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Finding a home in translation

By: Kostya Tsolákis

6th Dec 2018

Kostya Tsolákis recently gave a workshop on translating LGBTQ poetry at the Poetry in Aldeburgh festival. Read about his journey from workshop attendee to facilitator.

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Clare Pollard on facilitating her final PTC workshop

By: Clare Pollard,

23rd Mar 2018

Clare Pollard talks about her time as the poet-facilitator for the PTC’s translation workshops and enjoying a strange hybrid position at the sessions as half-teacher and half-student.

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Join Our Next Season of Poetry Translation Workshops

30th Mar 2017

Our new season of Poetry Translation Workshops starts in April. Get a Season Pass and translate new poetry from China, Brazil, Mauritania, Cuba and Georgia with award-winning poet Clare Pollard

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