Voices From the World: Marius Burokas on Lithuanian Poetry

and the way we read it? And how can poetry help us maintain cultural ties with communities ravaged by war, even from far away? Lithuanian poetry has been an essential medium for preserving the culture of a nation that has lived through foreign occupations and censorship. At a time of political uncertainty in the United States, what can this literary tradition teach us about sustaining artistic freedom and community? Burokas has been an active part of Lithuania’s rich literary landscape, bringing to this conversation his experience as a poet, translator, and editor. This event is presented in partnership with the Lithuanian Culture Institute. The event will take place in Kray Hall and on Zoom with link sent out day of the event. The suggested donation for this event is $10. All donations benefit Poets House. You will be able to choose your contribution amount when you RSVP online or at the door. All are welcome; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. By attending or participating in this program, you agree to abide by our Community Agreement. Events at Poets House are popular, and seating is first-come, first-seated. We have several seats reserved for people with access needs. If events reach capacity, seating will be available in an overflow viewing room. About the poet: Marius Burokas (b. 1977), poet and translator, studied Lithuanian language and literature at Vilnius University. H e is a freelance writer and translator and also writes for cultural newspapers and magazines. His selected poetry book in English “ Now I Understand ” was published by “ Parthian Books ” in 2018. His poetry h as been translated into Polish, Latvian, Finnish, Swedish, Slovenian, English, German, French, Greek, Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Georgian, Belorussian, Ukrainian and Chinese. Some of his poetry is also published in “New European Poets” ant hology (“Greywolf Press ”, 2008), “Washington Review”, “Saint-Petersburg Review” etc.