Apr 08 2018
Nachoem M. Wijnberg: The Purpose of Past Tense

Nachoem M. Wijnberg: The Purpose of Past Tense

Presented by 1888 Center at 1888 Center

A creative podcast dedicated to commitment and accomplishment. Focused on that moment when an idea becomes a success story, we ask innovative entrepreneurs to detail their journey from concept through completion. This collection of short and informal conversations help to define the importance of what’s next.

Nachoem M. Wijnberg (Amsterdam, 1961) is a Dutch poet and novelist. His poetry has received many Dutch and Belgian awards, including the 2009 VSB Prize for the best book of poetry and the 2018 PC Hooft Prize, the most important literary career award in the Netherlands Link.

His poetry has been translated into many languages, ranging from Chinese to Italian, and published in a wide range of journals, anthologies and books. Books in English include Advance Payment (Anvil Press/Carcanet, 2013, Link), Divan of Ghalib (White Pine Press, 2016 Link) and Of Great Importance (Punctum, 2018 Link).

He is also a professor at the University of Amsterdam Business School  (Link).

This event is co-hosted by Tabula Poetica and the Office of the President of Chapman University; see more at www.chapman.edu/poetry.

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Admission Info

Free Admission--seating is limited; RSVP in advance.

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Dates & Times

2018/04/08 - 2018/04/08

Location Info

1888 Center

115 North Orange Street, Orange, CA 92866