Joyce Carol Oates to read at Bard College

Joyce Carol Oates to read at Bard College

Joyce Carol Oates is known for her profound storytelling and literary achievements.

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Joyce Carol Oates, one of America’s most celebrated writers, will give a reading at Bard College on Monday, Oct. 21, at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Innocents. Known for her profound storytelling and literary achievements, Oates has been honored with numerous awards, including the National Humanities Medal and the National Book Award. She has written some of the most enduring fiction of our time, including the national best sellers “We Were the Mulvaneys,” “Blonde,” and the New York Times best seller “The Falls.”

This event, part of Bradford Morrow’s course on contemporary fiction, is free and open to the public. Attendees can also look forward to her upcoming work, “Revenants: The Ghost Issue,” co-edited with Morrow, featuring works by Margaret Atwood, Carmen Maria Machado, and others. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a literary icon.

For more information, visit: www.bard.edu/news/events/a-reading-by-joyce-carol-oates

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