In looking forward to the celebration of translator
Gregory Rabassa on October 21st, we encourage you to get to know his life
and work. A beloved CUNY professor, author, and translator of a
staggering number of 20th century Latin American
literary masterpieces, Rabassa was hugely influential in bringing Spanish
and Portuguese literature to English-language readers. Below are some
readings by and on Rabassa selected by event organizer, Esther
Allen.
These
readings are, by no means, mandatory but will hopefully enrich the
context of the event.
READINGS
Gregory
Rabassa, “If This Be Treason: Translation and Its Possibilities,” The American Scholar, 1975
Rabassa’s obituary in the NY Times, written by Margalit Fox
Tributes to
his work on Words Without Borders and Pen America
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We hope to see you on October 21st!