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Difficult Literature: Max Lawton with Christian Lorentzen

Published: August 16, 2025; Author: Julia Sonrisa

 August 19, 2025    06:00 PM-07:00 PM EDT

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Difficult Literature: Max Lawton with Christian Lorentzen

Translator and writer Max Lawton is joined by critic Christian Lorentzen for a conversation about “difficult” literature, celebrating the English publication of The Sugar Kremlin by Vladimir Sorokin, translated by Lawton. They’ll discuss Sorokin as well as Schattenfroh by Michael Lentz, big books, weird books, and the art of translating them.

Please note: RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Seating is limited and will be first-come, first-served. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

Can’t attend? Order your signed copy (please specify that you would like it signed in the comments box at checkout).

Time: 6:00 pm EDT

Free!

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