Monday Night Fiction - An Evening with Roddy DoyleAn Evening with Roddy Doyle
90 mins
Ireland's Roddy Doyle joins Luminato for the Toronto debut of his latest novel, The Dead Republic. Author of The Commitments and winner of the 1993 Man Booker Prize for Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, Doyle is one of the world's most admired writers. The new novel, which concludes his trilogy The Last Roundup, examines the history of Ireland in the twentieth century through the eyes of a returning expatriate.
"Stunning...not only Doyle's best novel yet; it is a masterpiece, an extraordinarily entertaining epic."
- The Washington Post (on A Star Called Henry).
Author
Roddy Doyle was born in Dublin in 1958. His first novel, The Commitments, was published to great acclaim in 1987 and was made into a very successful film in 1991. He is the author of eight novels, a collection of stories, and Rory & Ita, a memoir of his parents. He won the Booker Prize in 1993 for Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha. He lives and works in Dublin.
Event Information
Jane Mallet Theatre @ St. Lawrence Centre for the Performing Arts
27 Front Street East
Toronto, ON
M5E 1B4
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$25.00
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COMMENTS
2 comments
Kathy V said: On June 14, 2010 10:37am
Roddy Doyle is brilliant. He has the ability to create characters that live and breathe, stay with you long after the book is finished. He has tremendous insight into human behaviour and is a master with dialogue.
He can make you laugh out loud then break your heart with the tenderest of human moments.
It's a treat and an honour to spend time with such a gifted storyteller, it's going to be a wonderful evening!
Bonnie-O'Leary said: On June 13, 2010 10:41am
I have spent many a night enjoying your stories, I love the words and start reading with an accent! I just finished reading one of your books that I got from the second hand book store, can't afford the regualr price. You are tops with me. be good to you.
bonnie