Name: International Authors: On the Body
Start: 2019-09-27T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-04-23T13:48:17-05:00
Location: Iowa City Public Library: Meeting Room A

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Friday, September 27, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

09/27/2019 12:00pm 09/27/2019 1:30pm International Authors: On the Body A person’s body affects the way they navigate the world, and their experiences in it. How much power does a body (pertaining for instance to race, gender, sexuality, physical ability) have over (or in) an artist’s work? And, with what means can a writer navigate issues the body can present-- for instance via symbolism, or changing of technology, or in the physical act of reading or writing? The International Authors series provides an opportunity for the community to meet and converse with writers from around the world who are the 2018 Writers in Residence at the University of Iowa International Writing Program. The series is sponsored by The UI International Writing Program and The Iowa City Public Library. Iowa City Public Library Iowa City Public Library America/Chicago public

Meeting Room A

A person’s body affects the way they navigate the world, and their experiences in it. How much power does a body (pertaining for instance to race, gender, sexuality, physical ability) have over (or in) an artist’s work? And, with what means can a writer navigate issues the body can present-- for instance via symbolism, or changing of technology, or in the physical act of reading or writing?

The International Authors series provides an opportunity for the community to meet and converse with writers from around the world who are the 2018 Writers in Residence at the University of Iowa International Writing Program. The series is sponsored by The UI International Writing Program and The Iowa City Public Library.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library.

This event is open to the public.