CityU is co-organising with the Consulate General of Sweden, Hong Kong an event in honour of Mr Tomas Tranströmer, 2011 Nobel Laureate in Literature
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) is co-organising with the Consulate General of Sweden, Hong Kong an event in honour of Mr Tomas Tranströmer, 2011 Nobel Laureate in Literature.
Mr Tranströmer is Sweden’s most renowned contemporary poet. His poetry has been translated into some 60 languages, and he has gained a following among many readers around the world, not least among other poets.
Four distinguished guests and a CityU Chair Professor will take part in the event “An Evening in Honour of Tomas Tranströmer: The 2011 Nobel Laureate in Literature” with details as follows:
l The distinguished Chinese poet Mr Bei Dao will read his own translations of Tranströmer’s works, as well as share personal impressions of the poet and his work.
l The Reverend Lennart Hamark from the Church of Sweden in China and Hong Kong will read some of Tranströmer’s poetry in the Swedish original.
l The Swedish Consul General in Hong Kong, Mr Jörgen Halldin, will talk about the significance of the Nobel Prize on the world academic and cultural stage.
l Professor Torbjörn Lodén from Stockholm University will discuss the importance of Tomas Tranströmer and his contribution to poetry.
l Professor Kingsley Bolton, Chair Professor of English at CityU, will read the English translations of Tranströmer’s poetry.
We welcome you to cover the event:
| Date | : | 12 December (Monday) |
| Time | : | 6:00-7:00 pm |
| Venue | : | Wei Hing Theatre, 6/F, Amenities Building, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon |
Media enquiries:
Ms Michelle Leung, Communications and Public Relations Office, CityU (Tel: 3442 6827 or 9050 7507)