The Sydney Writers’ Festival program was launched on Friday. To be held in the third week of May, you can review the program here.
Big name international authors include Carlos Ruiz Zafon and Anita Desai. I’m looking forward to hearing the thoughts of James Wood, famous literary critic at The New Yorker magazine, and attending sessions on reading the classics, with Wood, Geordie Williamson and Jane Gleeson-White. There’s plenty of strong Aussie authors appearing, including Michelle de Krester, Gillian Mears, and Graeme Simsion amongst many others. There’s also a session on Pride and Prejudice, marking the 200-year anniversary of its publication.
As always, there’s much on offer and many clashes! Looks like being a great few days.
I hope to see you in the crowd!
John
Alas, I can’t go, so I am expecting the same comprehensive reports from you as last year, of course…
*smile*
You’re on, Lisa… though it’s getting harder to get into all the sessions what with the popularity of the festival as a whole. Last year was packed. Cheers, John.
On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 6:45 PM, Musings of a Literary Dilettante's
And May is looking too busy for me too with a lot of family commitments. It’s always a bad month with birthday and anniversaries for close family members, and this year I also have a couple of trips away with or to family. So frustrating – well, they’ll be nice but you know what I mean. We’ll just have to enjoy your reports, John.
PS Love the look of your next two books coming up …
Thanks, Sue. Another time… John
On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 10:29 PM, Musings of a Literary Dilettante's
There is always that … I’m still thinking about a day or two … If I make it I’ll let you know.
I’d love to come to this but am rather too far away so looking forward to your report. I love literary festivals and last year saw Toni Morrison in Mantua which was a thrill.
Best, Catherine
I’ll do my best to capture the flavour of the festival for you, Catherine. John
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