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The Epic and the Novel: Celebrating Icelandic Novelist Halldor Laxness

April 7, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Part of the 2016-17 UMHC Symposium: Saga and Story: An Interdisciplinary Exploration from the Vikings to Our Time

Friday, April 7
3:00-5:00pm

Foster Innovation Center

3-4pm: Celebrated writers Eileen Miles, Justin Taylor, Andrew Ervin, and Gregory Howard share their perspectives on Laxness’ legacy and writing.

4-5pm: A community discussion of Laxness’ Independent People. Led by Miles, Taylor, Ervin, and Howard. All are welcome to participate.

5-6pm: Reception of Scandinavian Food.

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April 7, 2017
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3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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