Translation and Collaboration: The Contemporary Ukrainian Poetry Series with Lost Horse Press, Volumes I-VI

Session Submission Type: Roundtable

Brief Description

This roundtable brings together translators of Ukrainian poetry whose works have appeared in the Lost Horse Press’ Contemporary Ukrainian Poetry Series in a discussion moderated by the series editor. The translated authors include Iryna Starovoyt, Yuri Andrukhovych, Yuri Izdryk, Iryna Shuvalova, Serhiy Zhadan, and Mykola Vorobiov. While several of the poets have previously had work translated into English, few have had their poetry featured as a book-length volume. Ukrainian poetry is still too rarely translated, and many of these poets remain unknown to a wider audience. The translators of these books will reflect on the collaborative translation process; the themes, sights, and soundscapes captured in their translations; the challenges encountered in translating from a poetic tradition that still relies on rhyme; and the creative solutions found. This session is best served through the roundtable format as after brief presentations of each book, the presenters will engage in discussion led by questions posed by the moderator.

Sub Unit

• Linguistics/Language Pedagogy/Translation

Chair

• Grace Ellen Mahoney, U of Michigan

Roundtable Members

• Vitaly Chernetsky, U of Kansas

• Roman Ivashkiv, U of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• Ostap Kin, Rutgers, The State U of New Jersey

• Maria G. Rewakowicz, U of Washington

• Iryna Shuvalova, Independent Scholar

Session Manager

• Grace Ellen Mahoney, U of Michigan