Thu 8 March 2012 ? 7.30pm
The OBERIU
with Eugene Ostashevsky
Language: In English
The OBERIU
Eugene Ostashevsky, a Russian-American poet and translator from New
York, will discuss and read from his work on OBERIU, the underground
circle of poets and philosophers in 1920s and 30s Leningrad that
included Daniil Kharms and Alexander Vvedensky.
Eugene will also read his own poem Enter Morris Imposternak, Pursued
by Ironies, critically acclaimed for its negotiation between, and
defiance of, the Russian and American poetic traditions.
A perfect evening for International Women?s Day!
Tickets: £7, conc. £5 (Friends of Pushkin House, students and OAPs)
Robert Chandler, 42 Milson Road, London, W14 OLD
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