Shading and Retranslation: Translator Burton Pike’s Comments at BookExpo America
In recent years, literary translators have paid more attention to the shadings of the original work, whereas earlier translators were more focused on simply translating the story told rather… More
2015 PEN Literary Gala: Emin Milli
Imprisoned journalist Khadija Ismayilova was awarded the 2015 PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award at the 2015 PEN Literary Gala. Her friend and fellow Azerbaijani dissident writer Emin Milli… More
2015 PEN Literary Gala: Suzanne Nossel
These remarks were delivered by PEN Executive Director Suzanne Nossel at the 2015 PEN Literary Gala. More
2015 PEN Literary Gala: Alain Mabanckou, Dominique Sopo, Gérard Biard, and Jean-Baptiste Thoret
Being shocked is a part of democratic debate. Being shot is not. More
2015 PEN Literary Gala: Glenn Close and Tom Stoppard
Sir Tom Stoppard delivered the following remarks after being presented with the PEN/Allen Foundation Literary Service Award at the 2015 PEN Literary Gala. Tom Stoppard was introduced by Glenn… More
2015 PEN Literary Gala: Markus Dohle
What an awe-inspiring setting for this important evening. Thank you for this honor. I never come to the Museum of Natural History without visiting this room. At a time… More
2015 PEN Literary Gala: Andrew Solomon
These welcome remarks were delivered by PEN President Andrew Solomon at the 2015 PEN Literary Gala. More
Bird’s Nests and Books: a Children’s Book Author Fights for the Open Net
Children's book author Fatima Shaik spoke at a rally to support the Open Net today with a coalition of advocacy groups. More
The PEN/Allen Foundation Literary Service Award: Philip Roth
Philip Roth reflects on his lifetime of literary endeavor and his personal involvement in promoting freedom and democracy in Eastern Europe at the 2013 PEN Gala. More
Suzanne Nossel: Opening Letter to Members
I am writing to introduce myself and to say how honored I am to be joining PEN as its new Executive Director. PEN’s Board of Trustees, President Peter Godwin,… More