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2024 New Student Reading
On Thursday, August 29th, 2024, we gathered upstairs at The Globe to welcome our new cohort of graduate students.
Book Launch & Reading for Professor Chigozie Obioma
"A sweeping, heartracing, mystical novel about a university student in Lagos who must save his brother, and himself, amid the chaos of Nigeria's civil war—a story of love, friendship, and family by the two-time Booker Prize finalist and 'the heir to Chinua Achebe'" —New York Times
"Chigozie Obioma is that rare thing: an original. His world is a mix of the real and the folkloric, and his writing sounds like no one else’s." —Wall Street Journal
The story of a young man seeking redemption in a country on fire, Chigozie Obioma’s novel is an odyssey of brotherhood, love, and unimaginable courage set during one of the most devastating conflicts in the history of Africa. Intertwining myth and realism into a thrilling, inspired, and emotionally powerful novel, The Road to the Country is the masterpiece of Chigozie Obioma, a writer Salman Rushdie calls "a major voice" in literature.
The Poet Translator: A Poetry & Translation Symposium
In celebration of UGA's Spotlight on the Arts, the English Department and the Creative Writing Program presented an afternoon of discussions and readings by three visiting poets, all who are also deeply engaged in the practice of literary translation: Laura Cesarco Eglin, Vivek Naraynan, and Jake Syersak.
The afternoon started with a luncheon followed by a panel with Dr. Andrew Zawacki moderating a discussion on the relationship between translation and their creative processes. Later that afternoon, we were able to hear original work from these poets as well.
Helen S. Lanier Poetry Reading with Kenzie Allen
The Creative Writing Program and Helen S. Lanier Distinguished Professor of English and Creative Writing, Chigozie Obioma were pleased to welcome Kenzie Allen for a poetry reading on Friday, March 14th at Ciné. Avid Bookshop provided Kenzie's debut poetry collection "Cloud Missives" for purchase.
Poetry Reading & Reception with Joy Priest
Featuring Poet Laureate of Athens Mikhayla Smith
The University of Georgia Creative Writing Program through its Graduate Students Reading Series along with the Willson Center for Humanities and Arts presented a reading and book signing with poet Joy Priest. The Georgia Press provided copies of Joy's books for purchase.
Additionally, Mikhayla Smith the Poet Laureate of Athens opened the evening with some of her work and then, after Joy's reading, engaged her in a craft talk.
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