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Translation at Book Expo America 2014
This year, literary translation is the master theme of BEA (Book Expo America). Usually it’s the literature of one particular country that provides the focus for what, in BEA… More
Why One Story and Not Another?
The word “idea” catapults us instantly into philosophy. What does it mean to have an idea? What is an idea? For Plato ideal forms were more real than our… More
Anna Politkovskaya Murder Convictions a Small Step Towards Justice
The conviction of five men for the murder of the renowned Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya is a welcome development, but PEN remains deeply concerned that those who ordered the… More
Obsession: Masha Gessen on Citizen-Victims
Sometimes a thought just won't go away. For Masha Gessen, the unrelenting thought is this: Those who live in a totalitarian state are like victims of abuse. The acclaimed… More
Putin’s New Assault on Digital Freedom
The president of Russia signed a new controversial law requiring bloggers to register if they receive more than 3,000 unique views. Grigory Pasko, member of PEN Russia, responds. More
A Celebration of Letters and a Few Characters
PEN American Center Literary Gala Celebrates WritersAnna Wintour and Beyoncé lured the eyes of the fashion world to the shimmering Costume Institute gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art,… More
Salman Rushdie, Toni Morrison, Pussy Riot members at gala championing freedom of expression
NEW YORK (AP) — On a night championing free expression and featuring speeches by Salman Rushdie, Toni Morrison and two members of the Russian protest group Pussy Riot, no… More
Journalists and Bloggers Continue to Face Reprisals and Restrictions on World Press Freedom Day
On May 3 PEN International marks World Press Freedom Day, affirming the importance of freedom of expression and press freedom—a fundamental human right enshrined in Article 19 of the… More
The Bosnia List
“Are you a Bosnian, Yugoslavian or a Muslim?” his younger comrade barked at me. What was I? Was it a trick question? I was baffled how to answer. I… More
Pussy Riot members to attend May 5 literary gala
Two members of Pussy Riot will be attending a literary celebration that already includes Toni Morrison, Salman Rushdie and Robert Caro on the guest list. More
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