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Performing Arts: Spoken Word Federico García Lorca's Poet In New York

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It seems there can't be enough books written about our most narcissistic of cities. However, it's hard to ignore the release of a new translation of Federico García Lorca's Poet in New York, one of the finest works by Spain's most famous poet. To celebrate, Poetry Project is hosting a reading of this truly great homage to the Big City. In Poet in New York, a wide-eyed Lorca, young and full of duende, catalogued his awe, disgust, and utter fascination with the Depression-era New York he witnessed during his stint at Columbia University. Translators Pablo Medina and Mark Statman read tonight along with fellow Lorca-lovers Ron Padgett, Bill Zavatsky, and Iraida Iturralde, with live flamenco accompanists.

– Brian Skar

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