Born in Beirut in 1929, Salah Stetie in one of the most singular poetic voices in France today, fluidly blending Western cultures with Oriental and Arabic traditions. Alongside a distinguished career as Lebanese Ambassador, Stetie has been publishing criticism, poetry and translations for 50 years. He will offer a reading of a selection of his poems, accompanied by English readings. Reception to follow. For more information please contact Prof. Yasser Elhariry.