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Portrait of John Dryden, poet laureate (1631-1700), studio of Sir Godfrey Kneller, Dining Room of Canons Ashby.

Winners of the 2022-23 John Dryden Translation Competition

Please find below the winners of the 2023 John Dryden Translation Competition. With many thanks to everyone who entered! The John Dryden Translation Competition is sponsored by the British Comparative Literature Association and the British Centre for Literary Translation. Prizes are awarded for the best unpublished literary translations from any language into English. The competition is currently […]

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Announcement: Winners of the BCLA John Dryden Translation Competition 2021 – 2022

The BCLA is delighted to announce the outcome of the John Dryden Translation Competition. The John Dryden Translation Competition awards prizes for unpublished literary translations from any language into English. Literary translation includes poetry, prose, or drama from any period. AILSA WOOD AZZARO has been awarded first place for The Beatrice Monologues translated from Stefano Benni’s Italian

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English Pen: International Translation Day, 29 – 30 September 2022

Workshops / BCLA

Every International Translation Day (30 September), English PEN hosts a programme of talks, workshops and networking opportunities for literary translators.This year, ITD expands into a two-day programme in collaboration with the British Library, with an in-person day at Conway Hall, London, on Thursday 29 September and an online day on Friday 30 September. Explore the programme of

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International Conference on Languages, Literature and Translation Studies, University of Mons, Belgium, 27 – 28 April 2023 (deadline 30 September 2022)

Conferences / BCLA

International conference organised to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the School of International Interpreters, now the Faculty of Translation and Interpretation of the University of Mons (Belgium) Consult the conference website here Confirmed keynote speakers:— Anthony Pym, University of Melbourne (Australia)— Christine Lombez, Nantes Université (France) Like the humanities and social sciences in general, the disciplines of Languages, Literature and

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In Defence of Radical Inquiry in Comparative Literature, Translation and the Study of Languages (online), Monday, 13 June, 13.00 – 15.00 UCT

Conferences, Symposium / BCLA

About this event In defence of Radical Inquiry in Comparative Literature, Translation and the Study of LanguagesAn event in solidarity and support of our colleagues at Goldsmiths, University of London Organised by members of the London Intercollegiate Network for Comparative Studies (LINKS) this event will celebrate and showcase the importance of teaching and research in

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Women Writing China: Female Authors and Chinese Literature, University of Leeds, 5 February 2021

BCLA / BCLA

You are warmly invited to attend a seminar on Women Writing China: Female Authors and Chinese Literature, hosted by Leeds Centre for New Chinese Writing and Sinoist Books. The event will take place on 5th February 2021 at 13:00: register for your tickets here or by using the Eventbrite link below. Featuring Li Juan, an acclaimed Chinese essayist writing from the extreme

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Lydia Davis: Writing, Reading and Translation, IMLR, University of London, 11 – 12 February, 2021

Conferences / BCLA

Institute of Modern Languages Research, School of Advanced Study, University of London invites you to a conference on Writing, Reading and Translation, featuring guest speaker Lydia Davis Date: 11 February 2021, 1.30pm – 12 February 2021, 5.45pm Venue: Online Schedule (all times in GMT): Guest speaker: Lydia Davis Keynote speakers: Emily Eells (University of Paris

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Winners of the 2022-23 John Dryden Translation Competition

Announcement: Winners of the BCLA John Dryden Translation Competition 2021 – 2022

English Pen: International Translation Day, 29 – 30 September 2022

International Conference on Languages, Literature and Translation Studies, University of Mons, Belgium, 27 – 28 April 2023 (deadline 30 September 2022)

In Defence of Radical Inquiry in Comparative Literature, Translation and the Study of Languages (online), Monday, 13 June, 13.00 – 15.00 UCT

Women Writing China: Female Authors and Chinese Literature, University of Leeds, 5 February 2021

Lydia Davis: Writing, Reading and Translation, IMLR, University of London, 11 – 12 February, 2021

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