Cornell international writers series features poet from Afghanistan
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Nov. 22, 2006
MOUNT VERNON — A poet from Afghanistan will read from and discuss his work Thursday, Dec. 7, at Cornell College for the Global Voices series of campus appearances by international writers.
The reading is at 7 p.m. in Shaw Lounge of The Commons. Admission is free.
Partaw Naderi has published five poetry collections and several prose books on modern Afghan literature. His work has been translated into five languages, including English. An artist, scholar, journalist and literary critic, Naderi has edited Zhwandoon Quarterly Magazine, directed the Art and Cultural Programs section for Radio Afghanistan and reported on current affairs for BBC World Service. Currently he is with the Afghan Civil Society Forum in Kabul.
Global Voices presents periodic visits to Cornell by creative writers in residence at the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program. Since 1967, more than 1,000 writers from more than 115 countries have attended the IWP.
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