In cooperation with the Five College Faculty Literary Translation Seminar, I will be giving a talk about the surprising events around translating works by Tove Ditlevsen, including Dependency from The Copenhagen Trilogy, her short stories, her poetry and a novel. I will share the many elements of coincidence, fate and craft that come into play […]
I will be reading poems from Slow Phoenix as one of twelve authors reading 5 minute excerpts from their recent books. Virtual. Register here: https://www.strawdogwriters.org/post/8th-annual-straw-dog-writers-author-showcase https://www.strawdogwriters.org/post/8th-annual-straw-dog-writers-author-showcase
In a program sponsored by three Connecticut libraries, I will present challenges and insights gained from translating one of Denmark's finest authors, Tove Ditlevsen. Q and A to follow. Virtual. http://hotchkisslibraryofsharon.org/event/copenhagen/ for registration details.
I will be hosting a group reading for the Danish English Literary Translators (DELT) a live stream on their group Facebook page this Sunday, February 6 at 2:30 ET. Besides acting as emcee, I will read a short excerpt from my new translation of Tove Ditlevsen's early novel, For The Child's Sake. https://www.facebook.com/events/654445529333319
On Wednesday, April 20, at 7pm ET, join me at this virtual book launch of the short story collection by Tove Ditlevsen, The Trouble with Happiness.
On Thursday, April 21 at 7pm ET, join me for this in person book talk about the newly released short story collection, The Trouble with Happiness. I will also speak about the process of translation and the role of a poet.
Sunday, February 27 at 3pm ET, join acclaimed Danish writer Dorthe Nors in a group discussion of Tove Ditlevsen's memoir Dependency, translated by Michael Favala Goldman. Michael will be in attendance to answer questions. Free. Register here: https://apublicspace.org/events/detail/a-virtual-discussion-of-dependency
Sponsored by The Scandinavia House in partnership with Jackson McNally Bookstore, enjoy this recent award-winning film about the life of Tove Ditlevsen, with an interpretive introduction by translator Michael Favala Goldman. This event supports the double book launch of Ditlevsen's books appearing in English: The Faces and The Trouble with Happiness. Register Here: https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/events/writer-named-tove/. Cost: […]
Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 7pm ET Brookline Booksmith - Book Launch - Virtual I will be reading from and discussing my translation of The Trouble with Happiness by Tove Ditlevsen. Register Here: https://www.brooklinebooksmith.com/event/michael-favala-goldman
April 21, 2022, 7pm ET Longmeadow Adult Center - Book Talk - In person I will be reading from and discussing my translations of The Trouble with Happiness and The Copenhagen Trilogy by Tove Ditlevsen. Plus selections of original poetry
On Wednesday, May 4 at 6:30pm, join me for a talk about translating Tove Ditlevsen's memoir and short stories, as well as thoughts on the purpose of poetry. Free. Register here: https://westhartford.librarymarket.com/event/tove-fever-translating-copenhagen-trilogy-and-trouble-happiness-person West Hartford Library, May 4, 2022, 6:30pm
On Saturday, May 14, at 16:00, join me in Copenhagen at The Red Door bookshop and gallery, where I will read from my translations of Tove Ditlevsen and discuss the reason for literature and poetry. Hosted by the inimitable Madame Neverstop, Elizabeth Torres. Free. The Red Door, Copenhagen, May 14, 2022, 16:00
