Andrei Codrescu Teaches “How to Live under Fascism” at the Romanian Cultural Institute

We are thrilled to host the lunching 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 speaker: writer Carmen Firan.

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,…