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Join us for a Found in Translation discussion on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 10am PDT with Yuri Herrera about history, justice, literature… and how 19th-century New Orleans can help us understand the world we live in.
“Told in Herrera’s typically sparkling, form-exploding language, this one is screaming ‘modern epic.’” — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub
A master mesmerizer of both prose and plot, Yuri Herrera is one of Upstart & Crow’s literary heroes, and we’re thrilled to present a conversation with him about his latest work: Season of the Swamp (translated from the Spanish by Lisa Dillman).
This is a magnificent work of speculative history centring a young exile named Benito Juárez, who disembarks at a fetid port city at the edge of a swamp. Years later, he will become the first indigenous head of state in the postcolonial Americas, but now he is as anonymous and invisible as any other migrant to the roiling and alluring city of New Orleans.
Herrera imagines the 18 months Juárez spent in the city in 1853. In New Orleans, amidst the carnivalesque reality and the grotesque trafficking of human beings, Juárez tries to shape his future. Publisher’s Weekly describes the novel as “glorious and messy as the best New Orleans gumbo,” and celebrates Herrera’s vivid depiction of the chaos of Mardi Gras. “It’s a triumph.”
More about Upstart & Crow:
Located on Granville Island, Upstart & Crow is a literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events, workshops, literary launches, unique partnerships — and yes, we also sell books!
Health precautions:
We want this event to be safe for all. Masks are welcome, though we won’t enforce them. We hope that folks who come will be vaccinated and boosted and will stay home if they feel ill.
Accessibility:
The main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees.
Questions: hello@upstartandcrow.com.
Season of the Swamp
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