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December 19, 2018
Holiday in Queens
SUSAN HARLAN
When I’m back in the city and on the subway, I tend to look at my book or at my feet and the feet of other people. I note the different kinds of shoes, their colors and states of wear.
When I’m back in the city and on the subway, I tend to look at my book or at my feet and the feet of other people. I note the different kinds of shoes, their colors and states of wear.
December 18, 2018
FAQ: Weekly Writes Vol. 2
Q: What if I’m busy and can’t work on the week’s prompts? Will they expire?
A: No. While we hope that writing every week is part of your program experience, we understand that life gets in the way. The prompts are yours to download and keep, so you can start writing whenever you have time. Because the scaffolded prompts build on one piece week after week, you will want to work in order even if you fall behind.
A: No. While we hope that writing every week is part of your program experience, we understand that life gets in the way. The prompts are yours to download and keep, so you can start writing whenever you have time. Because the scaffolded prompts build on one piece week after week, you will want to work in order even if you fall behind.
Weekly Writes Vol. 2
Weekly Writes is a ten-week program designed to help you create original place-based fiction and nonfiction.
WW Volume 2 kicks off in late January, just in time to help you sustain the momentum of your New Year’s writing resolution!
WW Volume 2 kicks off in late January, just in time to help you sustain the momentum of your New Year’s writing resolution!
December 12, 2018
Sample Lesson Plan for Literature in Translation
Curtis Bauer
In this exercise you will explore the multidimensionality of a poem, essay, or story by “living with” the author and translator: reading and thinking about their work every day for a week. This is a multi-step assignment so read carefully and make sure you plan in advance.
In this exercise you will explore the multidimensionality of a poem, essay, or story by “living with” the author and translator: reading and thinking about their work every day for a week. This is a multi-step assignment so read carefully and make sure you plan in advance.
Literary Translation: Readings, Interviews, and Resources
TEACH
The following is a collection of resources for students and teachers exploring The Common’s works in translation; see also: resources focused on Arabic literature in English translation.
The following is a collection of resources for students and teachers exploring The Common’s works in translation; see also: resources focused on Arabic literature in English translation.
A Cave for Mithra
MOJGAN GHAZIRAD
As we entered the city, the scorching sun crested the eastern horizon. The aroma of rosewater wafted around us in the quiet early morning streets. Niasar is famous for its rose gardens, and the best rosewater distillates are produced in this patch of land in Iran. The entrance to the cave was in a rose garden up in the hills that cradle the city.
As we entered the city, the scorching sun crested the eastern horizon. The aroma of rosewater wafted around us in the quiet early morning streets. Niasar is famous for its rose gardens, and the best rosewater distillates are produced in this patch of land in Iran. The entrance to the cave was in a rose garden up in the hills that cradle the city.
December 5, 2018
“Nature of Exile” and “Mary”
IGOR BARRETO
Oh, woods and lakes of Medford, / if it wasn't for you / what would I have done / with myself. / I would never have worn the jacket / and the… strung / whip / of the learner rider. / My teacher was a German called / William Locklear, / [a]… man who loved / the poems of Heine...
Oh, woods and lakes of Medford, / if it wasn't for you / what would I have done / with myself. / I would never have worn the jacket / and the… strung / whip / of the learner rider. / My teacher was a German called / William Locklear, / [a]… man who loved / the poems of Heine...
December 3, 2018
Discrete Brain Containers: An Interview with Rita Bullwinkel
RITA BULLWINKEL
Many days I feel that I am only watching. I hate the feeling of watching.
Many days I feel that I am only watching. I hate the feeling of watching.
November 30, 2018
November 2018 Poetry Feature: New York Elegies
OKSANA ZABUZHKO
I still don’t know how to talk to them
in the language of pigeons
I only know how
to bite my lips
until they bleed
out of love
of course
I still don’t know how to talk to them
in the language of pigeons
I only know how
to bite my lips
until they bleed
out of love
of course
November 29, 2018
Ask a Local: Ana Teresa Toro, San Juan, Puerto Rico
ANA TERESA TORO
In summary, coming to San Juan is about feeling and tasting: the sun, the music, the colors, the food, but specially connecting with the people, that’s our greatest physical feature.
In summary, coming to San Juan is about feeling and tasting: the sun, the music, the colors, the food, but specially connecting with the people, that’s our greatest physical feature.
