Damned Funny: Faith, Fiction and the Hilarity of Hell
Don't miss this special PEN Canada event, beamed out to you by Wordfest! John Irving and Randy Boyagoda are novelists who love to make us laugh, even as their fiction critiques serious, sensitive and, for some, even sacred matters. From God, faith and family to politics and sex, nothing seems to be off limits in their work. In this conversation, two literary friends—a believer and a nonbeliever—discuss how humour in fiction can challenge our cherished beliefs.
The live stream is free – and if you RSVP, we'll send you a reminder on the day of the show, as well as our unique Digital Doggie Bag the next day with bonus extras sparked by the conversation. We will include a link for you to be able to watch the show, produced by PEN Canada, on demand for 48 hours.