May 2005
Issue
17
In This
Issue:
* Art of Writing and the Art of Translation
* The 60th Anniversary of the End of WWII
* Document Alert
The Art of Writing and the Art of Translation
The U.S. Consulate General in Krakow is pleased to present "The Art of Writing and the Art of Translation," a meeting with Stefan Chwin, renowned author of fiction and essays, historian of literature and professor at Gdansk University; and Philip Boehm, the translator of Chwin's most acclaimed novel "Hanemann" (English title: "Death in Danzig") into English. The event will take place on May 14 at 4:30 p.m. at Massolit Books, Felicjanek 4 in Krakow and will be moderated by Karen Underhill.
Please confirm your participation at: tel (12) 424 51 90More information on Massolit Books and Cafe: http://www.massolit.com
Stefan Chwin's book translated by Philip Boehm
The 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II
World War II ended 60 years ago in Europe when the Allies celebrated victory on May 8. It was followed by victory in the Pacific on August 14. "Freedom prevailed when millions were liberated from oppression and tyranny was replaced by democracy," President Bush notes in a May 3 proclamation.
The president proclaims 2005 as the National Observance of the 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II.
The text of the proclamation: http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/05/20050503-5.html
Please see also a special website on VE Day including "Eyewitness to History: Recollections of VE Day 1945": http://usinfo.state.gov/special/ve_day.html
World War II veterans salute a passing American flag during a VE Day parade (© AP/WWP)
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