Translating John Crome Tess Slesinger

Translating John Crome Tess SlesingerThis book considers and translates the paintings and etchings of John Crome (17681821), founder of the Norwich School of Artists, through and into other 'languages' or media, verbal and pictorial. The word 'translation' is not used lightly. This is not an anthology of creative pieces by a variety of artists from different media 'inspired by' or 'expressing a kinship with' Cromes paintings. Instead, these are translations in the sense of

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chart journeys from Valencia

Wyeth conjures a seeking consciousness from the restless ‘blanks’ of our lives

the poem explores the ineffable by sending it up in a domestic setting that subverts as it disconcerts

was awarded the Melita Hume Prize and shortlisted for a Somerset Maugham Award

both human and animal

learn about the women who made

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and plays by Beckett

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