Judging the Booker: A Conversation with Mary Jean Chan | Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus

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Join Dr Mary Jean Chan, Costa Poetry Prize winner of Flèche (Faber & Faber, 2019) and Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing, as she takes on a pivotal role as a judge for the 2023 Booker Prize. In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr Chan will be joined by Dr Enora Lessinger, an expert in literary translation in contemporary British fiction, who focuses on the work of Booker Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro. Together, they will delve into the winning Booker novel, as well as reflect on the longlisted and shortlisted works, providing valuable insights into the prestigious Booker Prize. Don't miss the opportunity to engage with these esteemed literary scholars and participate in a Q&A session following the moderated discussion. "Judging the Booker: A Conversation with Mary Jean Chan" will take place at Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus, in the John Henry Brookes Lecture Theatre, on December 5, 2023. Admission is free. Book your spot now and discover the fascinating world of the Booker Prize.