Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Dive into the rich tapestry of global literature with Mechanics' Institute's Contemporary Translated Works Book Group, presented in partnership with the Center for the Art of Translation. Our literary journey continues this winter with Tongueless by Lau Yee-Wa (Hong Kong/China), a psychological thriller steeped in the ongoing sociolinguistic tensions that are currently happening in Hong Kong. Join us for this transnational literary adventure, discovering the stories and ideas that connect us across cultures and languages through translation.
If you happen to be in the SF bay Area on Wednesday, October 30, join us in-person at The Ruby SF for a conversation between Lau Yee-Wa, author of Tongueless (Feminist Press), and translator Jennifer Feeley. This free event is moderated by Laurie Wen -- register now!
How to Participate in the Book Discussion
[Trigger Warning: This book discusses suicide.]
Get a copy of Tongueless (we suggest purchasing the book directly from Feminist Press via their website) and read it in advance of the meeting. On Wednesday, December 11, we will meet at noon (PT) to discuss this book with a group of people interested in reading contemporary translated works. This is a hybrid book group that meets both online (via Zoom) and in-person in the 4th Floor Board Room at Mechanics' Institute. For those of you who are joining us in-person or residing in Pacific Time, we welcome you to bring your lunch to this noontime event. For those you joining us from other time zones, thank you for making this book group an (inter)national gathering!
For these informal discussions, we will begin with a sharing of our favorite "golden lines" from Tongueless. While this is optional, we'd love to hear from you! We will then transition into an informal discussion that integrates questions around themes, narrators/characters, and more. Together, we will delve deeper into Tongueless in this informal hybrid setting.
About this Book Group
Launched in March 2024, the Contemporary Translated Works Book Group explores languages, cultures, and the art of translation through contemporary literature.
Click here to watch our introductory discussion with translator Jeremy Tiang for Beijing Sprawl, our Spring/Summer 2024 selection.
Click here to watch our introductory discussion with translator Julia Sanches for Migratory Birds, our Fall 2024 selection.
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