Translating Krasznahorkai - In Conversation with George Szirtes

Experience one of our standout literary evenings last year: Translating Krasznahorkai, a conversation with poet and translator George Szirtes, in dialogue with Ágnes Lehóczky, at the Liszt Institute London. Born in Budapest and arriving in England as a child refugee after the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, Szirtes has become one of the most respected voices in contemporary British poetry and translation. He has published numerous volumes of poetry, including the T.S. Eliot Prize-winning Reel, and has brought the works of Nobel Prize-winning Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai to English readers with exceptional skill, including Satantango and The Melancholy of Resistance. In this conversation, Szirtes reflects on his life and career, the craft and responsibilities of literary translation, and his decades-long collaboration with Krasznahorkai. Moderated by Ágnes Lehóczky, the discussion offers unique insights into the challenges of translating complex literary rhythms and the art of conveying Hungarian literature to a global audience. Follow us on social media to discover more about Hungarian culture and stay updated on our latest events! Facebook:   / hcclondon   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hungarian_c... TikTok:   / hungarian_culture_uk   Website: https://culture.hu/uk/london