Putting the Macedonian Modernist Poet, Aco Šhopov, into English
The Canadian Macedonian Heritage Society and the Literaturno Društvo “Brakja Miladinovci” hosted a well-attended literary evening celebrating the work of Macedonian poet Aco Šopov. The event, held at St. Clement Church, featured Christina Kramer and Rawley Grau, who presented their English translation of Šopov’s poetry collection The Long Coming of the Fire. They shared insights into their three-year translation process, read selected poems in both Macedonian and English, and engaged the audience in a discussion that deepened appreciation for Šopov’s powerful, evocative work. The evening highlighted the emotional intensity and historical depth of his poetry, while also recognizing the translators’ dedication. The project was supported by several organizations and published by Deep Vellum Press.
