Cotter Cruickshank Lecture: Traduttori traditori
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Join us for the biennial classics lecture named in memory of former members of staff Cotter and Cruickshank, two distinguished classicists.How should we translate Aristophanes? In his talk on March 13th (which will be illustrated by several snatches at the piano), Simon May will reflect on the challenges and pitfalls of producing, in and for a modern age, meaningful translations of ancient Athenian comedy, a literary form which often strikes us as both familiar and at the same time strangely enigmatic. He will attempt to show how he has used modern verse forms to produce something both readable and actable, and will discuss how he has tried to bring Aristophanic jokes and word play before a new audience.
The lecture will begin at 7pm and there will be a soft drinks reception beforehand at 6.30pm.
Location
Montgomery Room
St Paul's School, Lonsdale Road, London, London SW13 9JT
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Cotter Cruickshank Lecture: Traduttori traditori
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