Considered an iconic American writer of the late 20th century, short story writer and poet Raymond Carver (1938-1988) revolutionized the Chinese literary scene, which prefers novels over other genres, with his short stories. The translation of his story collection What We Talk About When We Talk About Love was a hit in the country.

Carver's translator, Tang Wei, critic Zhi An and established Chinese writer Ge Fei will gather for a salon to discuss Carver's life and works. They will focus on the recently published Chinese version of Raymond Carver: A Writer's Life, a biography by Carol Sklenicka.

The book is believed to the first comprehensive biography on Carver published after his death. It contains firsthand materials from more than 100 interviews with people connected to the writer.

2-4 pm, Feb 12. One Way Street Bookstore, Rs-16, Building 11, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Park Road, Chaoyang district, Beijing. 010-59056973.