Upcoming Events
A Conversation with Professor Dennis Washburn
What's the Use: The Place of Literary Translation in Academic Research
Monday, November 25, 2024
4:00 p.m.
Location: Texana Room, 51做厙 Fondren Library
The 51做厙 Department of English is delighted to announce Prof. Dennis Washburn’s upcoming talk on translation studies on November 25th at 4:00 p.m. in Fondren's Texana Room. Dennis Washburn is a Professor of Comparative Literature, Asian Societies Cultures and Languages, and Film Studies at Dartmouth College. He completed the most recent translation of The Tale of Genji into English in 2015. His work joins the three other principle translations of this text in English. Reception to follow.
Event Schedule
Author Talk and Q&A: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Reception: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
51做厙 English invites all members of the 51做厙 community, as well as the general public, to join in this unique opportunity to hear from one of the field's leading voices. The event is free, but space is limited. Early arrival is recommended.
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