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On Mirabai, the Ramayana, and South Asian Poetics: A Reading and Conversation

Oct 23, 2026 7:30–9:30 PM
cover of Blue like my beloved

Location

Mother Foucault’s Bookshop, 715 SE Grand Ave

Join us as we welcome poet-translators Chloe Martinez and Vivek Narayanan for an evening of readings and conversation exploring two South Asian literary icons: the sixteenth-century poet-saint Mirabai (translated by Martinez in Blue Like My Beloved) and the epic poem Ramayana (inspiration for Narayanan’s book After).
The conversation will be moderated by translator Sadia Khatri.

Access Information: The main floor of Mother Foucault’s is wheelchair accessible, including accessible bathrooms.

Contact: Chloe Martinez, chloeamartinez@gmail.com

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