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MEIC BIRTWHISTLE speaks to David Constantine about the fascination he shares with Brecht for the material exactness of Greek poetry
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A Bird Called Elaeus - Poems for Here and Now from The Greek Anthology
David Constantine, Bloodaxe books, £12

A Bird Called Elaeus is the socialist poet and translator David Constantine’s latest book. It follows his co-translation (with Tom Kuhn) of the Collected Poems of Bertholt Brecht.

In an exclusive interview with the Morning Star, he explains why he was inspired by this ancient Greek anthology.

What is the history of this collection?

Liberation webinar, 30 November2024, 6pm (UK)
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