Events | POETRY. ENTRANCES AND EXITS II

Los Angeles | September 24, 2014 | 5:00 PM

Gerhard Falkner / © A.P. Englert

POETRY. ENTRANCES AND EXITS

Short films and a poetry reading, followed by a poetry translation workshop.

Internationally acclaimed poet, playwright, essayist, and translator Gerhard Falkner describes himself as a flâneur or pilgrim. He has been the recipient of numerous awards and has received fellowships from renowned international residences, such as Villa Massimo (Casa Baldi) Rome, Schloss Solitude, Stuttgart, Spycher Preis Schloss, Leuk Switzerland, and Kulturakademie Tarabya, Istanbul.
Cities, nature and contrasts are among the main sources of Falkner’s inspiration. He defines himself as a poet between modernity and post-modernity, a poet interpreting the world around him.


The event will feature readings and several short poetry video clips by Gerhard Falkner.
Films will be presented in German with English subtitles. Poetry will be presented in German; discussions and workshop will take place in English.

Reception to follow.

Location
Calstate Longbeach, German Department, Room AS 122

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