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Review of the Month: June
Here’s the first insallment of a new feature. On the last day of each month, I’ll post a review of a book I’ve read and enjoyed that month. Nothing too fancy, just an overview and some thoughts. Enjoy (and participate!).
The Eight Stages of Translation by Robert Bly. Boston: Rowan Tree Press, 1983. 107 pages.
I’ve been translating some French poetry lately, starting in February, so I have been eager to read other poets’ accounts of process. This book is by far the best I’ve come across so far (although if readers have any additional suggestions, please leave them in the comments). Robert Bly is one of the best poets (American or otherwise) writing today. This book was straightforward, informative and filled with the practicalities of the intricate art of translating. Also, being more than 20 years old, the book is still just as relevant.
Better Late than Never…
I made the trek into Edmonton today to take care of a half-dozen details. The big news is I have a suit now for the wedding. And I picked up a father’s day gift from Sherry, who said I could buy a book of my choosing. My choice: Czeslaw Milosz’s Selected Poems 1931-2004. I’m looking forward to reading it right after I’m done reviewing Jan Conn’s Jaguar Rain: The Margaret Mee Poems for Northern Poetry Review.
In other news, I’m planning on some upcoming changes here at IanLeTourneau.ca. Once a month, look for a featured review, to be published here on the last day of each month. I’m working on a review of Eight Stages of Translation by Robert Bly right now. Nothing too fancy: just an overview and some thoughts. And I want people to come back everyday so one way to lure them is some original content. I’m going to post a picture of the day everyday: that’ll be pretty easy because every day I see something interesting in my back yard–lots of deer, all kinds of birds, and even a wolf one day. The only hitch is that I need a digital camera. We’re going to buy one soon, so I hope that feature comes on-line soon. Look for some changes (and original content) soon!
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