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Lemonade in the Armenian Quarter

  • Armenian Institute 1 Onslow Street London, England, EC1N 8AS United Kingdom (map)

Join us for an enchanting journey through the lyrical realm of award-winning Sarah Mnatzaganian's acclaimed poetry. In this intimate hour, Sarah gracefully celebrates her most recent book, Lemonade in the Armenian Quarter, taking the audience from the serene landscapes of her English upbringing to the vibrant tapestry of her Armenian heritage in Jerusalem.

Mnatzaganian's poetry is a feast for the soul —delicious, thought-provoking and unapologetically sincere. It brims with richly evocative imagery, depicting childhood, motherhood, and family dynamics, always attuned to the nuanced meanings embedded in food, clothes and community traditions. Sarah's words, woven into a narrative unlike any other, exude a captivating allure, crafting vivid portraits that rouse the senses.

About Sarah Mnatzaganian

Anglo-Armenian poet Sarah Mnatzaganian lives in Ely. Her work has been published widely in literary magazines and anthologies. Her first book, Lemonade in the Armenian Quarter, won the Saboteur Award in 2022 and has recently inspired a song cycle by the composer Noah Max. A special hand-stitched edition of cello themed love poems will be published in May 2024.

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