The Great Tangent is an open dialogue about the raw, authentic experiences of women navigating love, sex, money, and power in the world. Join our vibrant host, Mariam Mohammed— artist, coach, facilitator, and co-founder of MoneyGirl—as she explores the juicy intersections of being a brown woman. Each episode features a guest, delving into their own experiences on these topics. We thrive on side quests, delving into the connections between financial literacy and violence, sex and medicine, da ...
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When Ted Hughes and Daniel Weissbort founded MPT in 1965 they had two principal ambitions: to get poetry out from behind the Iron Curtain into a wider circulation in English and to benefit writers and the reading public in Britain and America by confronting them with good work from abroad. They published poetry that dealt truthfully with the real contemporary world. For more than 50 years MPT has continued and widened that founding intent.
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Carrot Health CEO Kurt Waltenbaugh brings in industry experts for conversations that dive into the intersection of social determinants of health and predictive analytics looking for ways to remove barriers to wellness for everyone.
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Two poems from 'Battleground'. Moon Bo Young, translated from Korean by Dabin Jeong
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7:31Listen to two poems in English and Korean, written by Moon Bo Young and translated from Korean by Dabin Jeong.This recording features an introduction by the translator Dabin Jeong, followed by alternating English translations and the Korean original poems read by Moon Bo Young and Dabin Jeong.This poem is published in MPT Presently Proximal Person:…
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Inna Krasnoper, Three poems. Translated from Russian by Inna Krasnoper and Elina Alter
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10:16Listen to three poems by Inna Krasnoper, translated from Russian by Inna Krasnoper and Elina Alter.This recording features an introduction by the translator Elina Alter, followed by alternating English translations and the Russian original poems read by Elina Alter and Inna Krasnoper.This poem is published in MPT Presently Proximal Person: Focus on…
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Clarice 6-4-68, Ana Cristina Cesar translated Mónica De La Torre
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9:23Listen to 'Clarice 6-4-68' by Ana Cristina Cesar, translated from Portuguese by Mónica De La Torre. Including the translation by Mónica De La Torre , the original poem read in Portuguese by Andrea Lerner, and the introduction in the form of a letter by Mónica De La Torre.This poem is published in MPT Presently Proximal Person: Focus on Experimental…
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Literature Lesson, Liu Ligan translated by Dong Li
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12:14Dong Li reads the Endglish translation of Liu Ligan's poem'Literature Lesson', along with the original poem recorded by Liu Ligan, and Dong Li's own introduction, published in MPT 'Presently Proximal Person: Focus on Experimental Translations'.By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Mihrab. Samar Al Guhssain, translated by Batool Abu Akleen
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4:45From 'Sea Shells: Emerging Poets from Gaza' selected and translated by Batool Abu Akleen: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/sea-shells-an-anthology-of-emerging-poets-from-gaza/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Ripened Death. Mojeeb Al Bayed, translated by Batool Abu Akleen
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2:00From 'Sea Shells: Emerging Poets from Gaza' selected and translated by Batool Abu Akleen: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/sea-shells-an-anthology-of-emerging-poets-from-gaza/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Rusty nails in the heart. Heba Al-Agha, translated by Batool Abu Akleen
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5:34From 'Sea Shells: Emerging Poets from Gaza' selected and translated by Batool Abu Akleen: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/sea-shells-an-anthology-of-emerging-poets-from-gaza/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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The Last Passenger. Wadah Abu Jami translated by Batool Abu Akleen
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1:03From 'Sea Shells: Emerging Poets from Gaza' selected and translated by Batool Abu Akleen: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/sea-shells-an-anthology-of-emerging-poets-from-gaza/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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The Birth of an Absentee. Tamer Khail, translated by Batool Abu Akleen
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3:19From 'Sea Shells: Emerging Poets from Gaza' selected and translated by Batool Abu Akleen: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/sea-shells-an-anthology-of-emerging-poets-from-gaza/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Don't Ask Me. Rawan Qwaider translated by Batool Abu Akleen
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1:36From 'Sea Shells: Emerging Poets from Gaza' selected and translated by Batool Abu Akleen: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/sea-shells-an-anthology-of-emerging-poets-from-gaza/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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After. Mariam Mohammed Al Khateeb, translated by Batool Abu Akleen
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1:46From 'Sea Shells: Emerging Poets from Gaza' selected and translated by Batool Abu Akleen: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/sea-shells-an-anthology-of-emerging-poets-from-gaza/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Through the holes of time. Asmaa Dwaima, translated by Batool Abu Akleen
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2:33From 'Sea Shells: Emerging Poets from Gaza' selected and translated by Batool Abu Akleen: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/sea-shells-an-anthology-of-emerging-poets-from-gaza/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Noble Sadness, an Immortal Woman. Wadah Abu Jami translated by Batool Abu Akleen
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0:42From 'Sea Shells: Emerging Poets from Gaza' selected and translated by Batool Abu Akleen: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/sea-shells-an-anthology-of-emerging-poets-from-gaza/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Catalan Edition | Ronald Puppo speaks with AKaiser and Marialena Carr
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1:20:16Featuring poetry and translation from MPT Your Language Anticipating Mine: Focus on Catalan, hosted by Ronald Puppo with AKaiser and Marialena CarrFor a transcript and to find out more, visit mptmagazine.com/mpt-podcast-catalan-edition-ronald-puppo-speaks-to-kaiser-and-marialena-carr/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Cindy Juyong Ok speaks to Sarah Hesketh - on translating Kim Hyesoon, and more
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36:54Cindy Juyong Ok speaks to Sarah Hesketh, on translating Kim Hyesoon - and more.Cindy Juyong Ok's translations feature in MPT Fresh and Salt: Focus on Water. Find out more about this issue on our website: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/magazine/fresh-and-salt-focus-on-water/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Two poems by Batool Abu Akleen - translated by Batool Abu Akleen and Cristina Viti
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5:15Published in MPT Salam to Gaza: Focus on Dissent and Resistance: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/magazine/salam-to-gaza-focus-on-dissent-and-resistance/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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sound of a jaw harp in the labelling factory: Jike Ayou, translated by Yě Yě
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1:34Published in MPT Salam to Gaza: Focus on Dissent and Resistance: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/magazine/salam-to-gaza-focus-on-dissent-and-resistance/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Two poems: Henri-Michel Yéré, translated by Todd Fredson
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6:41Published in MPT Salam to Gaza: Focus on Dissent and Resistance: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/magazine/salam-to-gaza-focus-on-dissent-and-resistance/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Politics’ Corpse Covered with the Morning Paper: Afrizal Malta translated by Daniel Owen
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6:17Published in MPT Salam to Gaza: Focus on Dissent and Resistance: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/magazine/salam-to-gaza-focus-on-dissent-and-resistance/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Salam to Gaza: Hussein Barghouthi, translated by Suneela Mubayi
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10:56Salam to Gaza: Hussein Barghouthi, translated by Suneela Mubayi. We are grateful to Suneela Mubayi for providing these recordings, featuring a live reading from the event "Nakba Then and Now: Refuse Silence" published on YouTube by The Radical Book Collective and the Polis Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfuqn34gY_I&t=5839, followed by an …
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Destruction of Texts: Yi Sang, translated by Translated by Jack Jung from Korean
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10:52Destruction of Texts: Yi Sang, translated by Translated by Jack Jung from Korean by Modern Poetry in Translation MagazineBy Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Two poems by Amelia Rosselli, translated by Roberta Antognini and Deborah Woodard from Italian
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3:35Two poems by Amelia Rosselli, translated by Roberta Antognini and Deborah Woodard from Italian by Modern Poetry in Translation MagazineBy Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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The Seamstresses, Missak Manouchian translated by Jennifer Manoukian from Western Armenian
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2:19The Seamstresses, Missak Manouchian translated by Jennifer Manoukian from Western Armenian by Modern Poetry in Translation MagazineBy Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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What did you think of today's episode? Wanna hear more about a topic? Send us a message! Mariam has an open dialogue about sex and sexuality with her guest Zahra. Together, they explore the intersection of being South Asian, Muslim, queer, and awesome! The conversation spans topics from the societal judgments of sensuality to the empowering act of …
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What did you think of today's episode? Wanna hear more about a topic? Send us a message! Mariam welcomes guest Amna, a Pakistani Muslim woman, to discuss the complexities of reclaiming sour sensuality within the constraints of culture, religion, and societal shame. Through an intimate and candid conversation, they delve into personal experiences, t…
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What did you think of today's episode? Wanna hear more about a topic? Send us a message! The Great Tangent is an open dialogue about the raw, authentic experiences of women navigating love, sex, money, and power in the world. Join our vibrant host, Mariam Mohammed— artist, coach, facilitator, and co-founder of MoneyGirl—as she explores the juicy in…
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When Spring Comes, Najwan Darwish Tr. Kareem James Abu-Zeid
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2:00When Spring Comes, by Najwan Darwish, translated by Kareem James Abu-Zeid.This recording made by Kareem James Abu-Zeid. Featured in MPT Bearing the Burden of Sameness: Focus on Care.Read this poem and more: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/magazine/bearing-the-burden-of-sameness-focus-on-care/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Miss River Snail, Xinyang Wu, tr Tuoya Wulan
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1:11Miss River Snail by Xinyang Wu, translated by Tuoya Wulan.This recording was made by Tuoya Wulan. Featured in MPT Bearing the Burden of Sameness: Focus on Care. Read this poem and more: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/magazine/bearing-the-burden-of-sameness-focus-on-care/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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A Song, Rabindranath Tagore, Tr Adrija Ghosh
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1:53This recording made by Adrija Ghosh.Audio recording of the poem featured in MPT Bearing the Burden of Sameness: Focus on Care. Read this poem and more: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/magazine/bearing-the-burden-of-sameness-focus-on-care/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Care Advice, Ester Naomi Perquin, Tr David Colmer
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2:42Care Advice, Ester Naomi Perquin, translated by David Colmer. This recording made by David Calmer and Ester Naomi Perquin.This poem is featured in MPT Bearing the Burden of Sameness: Focus on Care. Read this poem and more: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/magazine/bearing-the-burden-of-sameness-focus-on-care/…
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The Garden Must Tend Me, Abdullah O. Jimoh, Tr By The Poet
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2:33This recording is by Abdullah O. Jimoh.Audio recording is of the poem featured in MPT Bearing the Burden of Sameness: Focus on Care. Read this poem and more: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/magazine/bearing-the-burden-of-sameness-focus-on-care/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Malta Focus - Khairani Barokka speaks with Adrian Grima and Albert Gatt
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46:18This Podcast accompanies MPT Call the Sea A Poet: Focus on Malta. Khairani Barokka speaks with contributors Adrian Grima and Albert Gatt. Find out more about this issue on the MPT website: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/magazine/call-the-sea-a-poet-focus-on-malta/A full transcript is available at https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/podcast…
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Nadia López García, ‘The Way of the Deer’ - Tr. Gabriela Ramirez-Chavez & Whitney Devos from Spanish
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3:18Nadia López García, ‘The Way of the Deer’ - Tr. Gabriela Ramirez-Chavez & Whitney Devos from Spanish by Modern Poetry in Translation MagazineBy Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Sodïq Oyèkànmí, ‘river’ - Translated by the poet from Yorùbá
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2:58Sodïq Oyèkànmí, ‘river’ - Translated by the poet from Yorùbá by Modern Poetry in Translation MagazineBy Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Concha Méndez, 'This Must Be My Last Loss' - Translated by Harriet Truscott from Spanish
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0:54Concha Méndez, 'This Must Be My Last Loss' - Translated by Harriet Truscott from Spanish by Modern Poetry in Translation MagazineBy Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Jaku Mata, ‘Before the City Goes Under Water’ - Translated by Eric Abalajon from Filipino
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1:27Jaku Mata, ‘Before the City Goes Under Water’ - Translated by Eric Abalajon from Filipino by Modern Poetry in Translation MagazineBy Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Kim Seon-Hyang, ‘Water Snake’ - Translated by Darcy Paquet and Sun Kyoung Yoon from Korean
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2:25Kim Seon-Hyang, ‘Water Snake’ - Translated by Darcy Paquet and Sun Kyoung Yoon from Korean by Modern Poetry in Translation MagazineBy Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Dzifa Benson speaks to Khairani Barokka: On names, poetry, and the Ewe language
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41:25Dzifa Benson speaks to MPT Editor Khairani Barokka: On names, poetry, and the Ewe language. The poetry in this podcast is featured in MPT Measureless Melodies, available at www.mptmagazine.com For a full transcript, see https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/dzifa-benson-speaks-to-khairani-barokka-on-names-poetry-and-the-ewe-language/…
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Mosaddegh by Mohammad-Ali Sepanlou, translated by Siavash Saadlou
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1:15Audio from MPT 'Call the Sea a Poet: Focus on Malta'. To read these poems in full visit www.modernpoetryintranslation.comBy Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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'All Roads Lead To Rome' by Immanuel Mifsud, translated by Ruth Ward and Immanuel Mifsud
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0:50Audio from MPT 'Call the Sea a Poet: Focus on Malta'. To read these poems in full visit www.modernpoetryintranslation.comBy Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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'Forms of Nausea' by Aya Nabih, translated by Sara Elkamel
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2:52Audio from MPT 'Call the Sea a Poet: Focus on Malta'. To read these poems in full visit www.modernpoetryintranslation.comBy Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Collection', by Priscilla Cassar, translated by Maria Grech Gannado
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1:50Audio from MPT 'Call the Sea a Poet: Focus on Malta'. To read these poems in full visit www.modernpoetryintranslation.comBy Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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'The Wave', by Maria Grech Gannado, translated by the poet
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1:40Audio from MPT 'Call the Sea a Poet: Focus on Malta'. To read these poems in full visit www.modernpoetryintranslation.comBy Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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‘A Poet - Shark’, By Hiền Trang, Translated By The Poet
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1:08These recordings are of poems featured in April 2023 issue of Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine – Measureless Melodies: Focus on Vietnam. To read these poems and explore the issue see www.modernpoetryintranslation.comBy Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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‘Cac Co Cavern’ and ‘Sweet Rice Ball, Afloat’ by Hồ Xuân Hương, tr. by Mỹ Ngọc Tô.m4a
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1:53These recordings are of poems featured in April 2023 issue of Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine – Measureless Melodies: Focus on Vietnam. To read these poems and explore the issue see www.modernpoetryintranslation.comBy Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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‘I Fell Into A Cold’ By Nguyệt Phạm, Tr. By Phương Anh
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2:50These recordings are of poems featured in April 2023 issue of Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine – Measureless Melodies: Focus on Vietnam. To read these poems and explore the issue see www.modernpoetryintranslation.comBy Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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‘Noon’, By Phoebe Giannisi, Tr. Brian Sneeden
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2:24These recordings are of poems featured in April 2023 issue of Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine – Measureless Melodies: Focus on Vietnam. To read these poems and explore the issue see www.modernpoetryintranslation.comBy Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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‘The Reflection Of Sadness’, Baabusha Kohli, Tr. Rituparna Sengupta
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3:10These recordings are of poems featured in April 2023 issue of Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine – Measureless Melodies: Focus on Vietnam. To read these poems and explore the issue see www.modernpoetryintranslation.comBy Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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’Here In Vĩ Dạ Hamlet’, Hàn Mặc Tử, Tr. By N.T. Anh
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1:44These recordings are of poems featured in April 2023 issue of Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine – Measureless Melodies: Focus on Vietnam. To read these poems and explore the issue see www.modernpoetryintranslation.comBy Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
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Jhumpa Lahiri speaks to Khairani Barokka: On self-translation and turning to poetry
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36:10Jhumpa Lahiri speaks to MPT Editor Khairani Barokka, discussing self-translation and writing poetry. The poems featured in this podcast were published in MPT 'Wrap it in Banana Leaves; the Food Focus' in 2022. You can find out more about this issue and subscribe on the MPT Magazine website: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/subscribe/A full tra…
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