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This year's One Read book, "Furious Hours" traces the challenges Harper Lee faced trying to write a follow-up to her debut, "To Kill a Mockingbird." At this virtual talk, WWU English professor Matt Dube explores what author Casey Cep tells us of Lee's struggles, and looks at other writers who struggled to follow up big debuts. Adults. Register for a Zoom link. Recorded for later viewing.
This year's One Read book, "Furious Hours" traces the challenges Harper Lee faced trying to write the follow-up to her debut novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird." Though she was never able to finish her book on the trial of Robert Burns, she did, in the last years of her life, publish a second book, "Go Set a Watchmen." In this virtual presentation, William Woods University English Professor Matt Dube explores what Cep tells us about Lee's struggles, and looks at other writers who struggled to follow-up big debuts but who finally did bring out new work.
Adults. Please register to receive a Zoom link. The program will be recorded for later viewing on our YouTube channel.
Please note that this program is taking place online or via broadcast rather than at a physical location. Please see the event description for details on where to view or tune in.
