Despite the US media’s depiction of Iran as a country solely interested in developing a nuclear program, a vibrant Iranian literary community abounds. Outside of such books as “Reading Lolita in Tehran” and “My Uncle Napoleon,” the Iranian literary identity is little known to the Western world. Join editor/translator Niloufar Talebi for a presentation of her recently published anthology “Belonging: New Poetry by Iranians Around the World.” Bringing together the work of Iranian poets of all styles - erotic, political, experimental and formal - Talebi offers Western readers the chance to hear the nuances of contemporary Persian voices.
The evening will also feature author Joyce Zonana discussing her new memoir, “Dream Homes, From Cairo to Katrina, an Exile’s Journey,” about growing up Egyptian, American and Jewish.
A light buffet of Egyptian and Persian appetizers will be served. The event is free but donations are welcome.
WHEN: 6pm
ADMISSION: Free, rsvp (310) 657-5511 as space is limited
WHERE: Levantine Cultural Center
ADDRESS: 1012 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035
WEBSITE: www.levantinecenter.org
