Not only does the UK have the great literary tradition of Shakespeare, Austen, Dickens, Eliot, and Auden, but it is also rich in outstanding contemporary talent.  Salman Rushdie, Zadie Smith, David Lodge, JK Rowling, Terry Pratchett - these and many other British writers have a global audience. The British Council presents what’s best from all corners of Britain to reflect the diverse voices coming from the varied communities that make up the British Isles. Check out our events listing for news of the latest literature events in Poland.

• Past events

Forthcoming events:

Sandomierz Poetry Translation Competition

Polish poets and translators choose the winners of the Sandomierz Regional Museum poetry translation competition dedicated this year to the work of a renowned British poet, W.H .Auden.

• http://www.republika.pl/mosandomierz/konkurs.html

Date: until 30 April 2004 (deadline for submitting translations)

Location: Muzeum Okręgowe, Zamek Sandomierski, ul. Zamkowa 12, Sandomierz

Poetry Slam

Poetry slam is performance poetry where the entire audience judges the poets’ performances and openly expresses their views on poets’ work. This slam edition will present two British artists: Nii Ayikwei Parkes and Diké Omeje.  Both guests will also conduct a workshop on this very innovative approach to poetry.

Venue: Galeria OFF, ul. Puławska 37/39, Warsaw

Date: 6 March, 21.30

http://free.art.pl/slam

Dave McKean at Warsaw Comics Convention

Dave McKean, one of Britain’s most famous comics & books illustrators, best known for his co-operation with Neil Gaiman on the Sandman series, will give a presentation on his work at this year’s comics convention.

The visit is organised within Imagine This programme.

http://www.mckean-art.co.uk/

http://www.dreamline.nu/

Venue: Kino Grunwald,
Al. Niepodległości 148, Warsaw

Date: 20 March, 16.30