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Writers in translation: The Colonel

‘The Colonel’ is banned in its native Iran, where the office of censorship has prohibited publication.

Published: August 20, 2011

When: Tuesday, 6. September 2011 18:30
Where: London, Free Word Centre, 60 Farringdon Road, EC1R 3GA
Host: English PEN
More info: www.englishpen.org/events/penevents/thecolonel/

Now published in German and English, this important work has been granted a voice in the outside world – beyond Iran’s regime which silences critical voices such as Mahmoud Dowlatabadi’s. Key journalists and experts on Iran discuss the difficulties and importance of publishing authors like Dowlatabadi and the role of literature at moments of revolution.

Tickets: £5 / £3 PEN members and concessions.
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