Translations from Memory

Fred DAguiar's Translations are a blend of cultural and personal memories, from ancient epics to modern world, classical philosophy to C.L.R. James and Aimé Césaire, from Asia and Europe to the new world. He incorporates tributes and ironies, combining learning and wit, and responding to deep feelings of others, creating a radical and passionate work.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 26 July 2018
Publisher: Carcanet Press Ltd

Fred Daguiar's poetic translations draw from a rich tapestry of cultural and personal memories,spanning from the ancient epic of Gilgamesh to the contemporary world,from classical philosophy to the works of C.L.R. James and Aimé Césaire,from Asia and Europe to the new world where their destinies are intricately woven. His concluding translations,featuring the works of Derek Walcott and Kamau Brathwaite,are masterful explorations of language and form,from whom Daguiar draws inspiration. This unique blend of tributes and the ironic nuances they evoke gives Translations a vibrant and thought-provoking hue. Daguiar possesses a profound scholarly expertise,while also displaying a wry wit and a keen awareness of historical falsities and their consequences. At the same time,he is deeply empathetic,responding to the profound emotions of others,ranging from desire to love, elegiac lamentation to joyous celebration.

Weight: 154g
Dimension: 136 x 215 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784106065