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Chaired by Alan Taylor

A welcome appearance from this unique poet, translator and academic who hails from Galloway and has, for over half a century, published extensively and won numerous awards. A champion of South American literature, and a staff writer and South American editor for The New Yorker, he is renowned for his translations of Jorge Luis Borges and Pablo Neruda. He has published more than 20 books including his poetry and prose. Reid discussed his fascinating career and read from his work. With Alan Taylor, Associate Editor, Sunday Herald.

Monday 2 July 2007
Board Room, National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Alastair Reid at the Scottish Poetry Library

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