Brian Sneeden

Dr Brian Sneeden is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Programme Leader for BA English and Creative Writing at Manchester Metropolitan University. His work spans poetry, literary translation, and editorial leadership. He holds offices in the Grosvenor East Building and is available for meetings 11:00-15:00 on Mondays/Wednesdays.

Research focuses on contemporary poetry, with specialization in Modern Greek literature translation. Key outputs include his debut collection Last City (2018), translations of Phoebe Giannisi’s Homerica (2017) and Cicada (2022), and an upcoming translation of Chimera (2024). His translations have been recognized globally and shortlisted for major awards.

• Recipient of NEA Fellowship, PEN Awards, and World Literature Translation Award
• Co-founder of World Poetry Books, leading projects awarded PEN and Raiziss/de Palchi honors

Grants include NEA and PEN/Heim funding for translation projects. His editorial work bridges international literary communities, emphasizing cross-cultural poetics.