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Author Shree Explores Literature and Memory
23 Jul
Summary
- Geetanjali Shree discusses her book Once Elephants Lived Here.
- The event explores literature, theatre, and storytelling.
- Free entry with prior registration for ages 18+.
As part of the UK's National Year of Reading, the British Council is hosting a special literary event on July 31. Acclaimed author Geetanjali Shree, known for her International Booker Prize-winning novel Tomb of Sand, will be the featured guest. The session, titled Stories Across Borders: Reading, Memory and Imagination, will centre on her latest work, Once Elephants Lived Here.
Shree will engage in a conversation with noted theatre director Anuradha Kapur. Their discussion will delve into how narratives influence memory, identity, and language, and examine literature's power to connect diverse cultures. The event is organized in partnership with Penguin Random House India and will take place at the British Council in New Delhi. Entry is free but requires prior registration and is open to individuals aged 18 and above.
