We are thrilled to host the launching event of Andrei Codrescu’s latest poetry collection, provocatively titled “How to Live Under Fascism”, a timely and brilliant poetic statement that confronts the specters of history with dark irony, lyrical defiance, and fierce clarity. One of the most successful Romanian artists living abroad and a singular voice in American letters, Codrescu reaffirms the power of art, creativity, and humor to uphold the cherished ideals of freedom and democracy in turbulent times. Join us for an evening of poetry, conversation, and reflection as part of the Institute’s ongoing literary program. Guest speakers: Romanian-American writer Carmen Firan and American writer Vincent Katz.
Andrei Codrescu is a Romanian-born American poet, novelist, essayist, and former NPR commentator known for his incisive wit and politically charged writing. Born in Sibiu, Romania, in 1946, he emigrated to the United States in 1966, where he quickly became a distinctive voice in American literature, blending surrealism, exile, and satire. Over the decades, Codrescu has published dozens of poetry collections, novels, and essays, and has taught literature and creative writing at Louisiana State University. A MacArthur Fellow and founder ofThe Exquisite Corpse literary journal, his work continues to challenge cultural norms and authoritarian impulses with biting humor and profound insight.
