Sunday, October 16, 2011

ORHAN PAMUK: A CONVERSATION WITH STUDENTS

Pamuk is celebrated for his ability to convey the realities of life in Turkey to readers who would otherwise find them hard to imagine. In this conversation, he will reflect on the ways that he writes his novels for audiences all over the world as he also discusses the challenges of translating his work from the original Turkish into English. Immediately following, Pamuk will take questions from Queens College students�some of whom are enrolled in the school�s MFA Program in Creative Writing and Literary Translation�and the audience. This free, public event will take place in the Campbell Dome, adjacent to Powdermaker Hall. No tickets are required.
Oct. 17, 5-6:30
Campbell Dome, QC campus
admission free