Being A Poet Today: An Evening In Russian and English with Anatoly Movshevich and Peter Daniels

Two poets, one living in Dzerzhinsk, Russia (Anatoly Movshevich), the other in London (Peter Daniels), will talk about what it means to be a poet today, and compare challenges and similarities. 'What great Russian poets of the 20th century remain unknown to the English reader? How well do Russian readers and artists know contemporary British poetry?' will be among other questions discussed.

A selection of readings from Movshevich’s latest book ‘Silent Voice’ translated by Daniels will be presented in Russian and English. Peter Daniels will also read from his recent translations of Vladislav Khodasevich and his own work, including the his poem ‘Shoreditch Orchid’ which won the Daily Telegraph Arvon International Poetry Competition.