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Reading the Continent

Friday October 2nd, 2026

Friday October 2nd, 2026

1:30 PM

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2:30 PM EDT

Starts: 1:30 PM EDT

Ends: 2:30 PM EDT

Kingston Marriott - Limestone City Ballroom A/B

285 King St E, Kingston

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$32.76 CAD

Description

Each of the three countries that occupy the place we call North America are uniquely different cultures with their own individual literatures. Join Merilyn Simonds as she explores how three classic novels from each country reflect these distinctions. In particular, she will discuss:  Pedro Paramo by Juan Rulfo (Mexico), The Adventures of Augie March by Saul Bellow (USA) and The Last of the Curlews by Fred Bodsworth (Canada)—all still in print 70 years or more after their publication.

Contact Information

Kingston WritersFest is a charitable, not-for-profit four-day readers' and writers' festival featuring more than 35 top Canadian authors in 30+ events and Writers Studio master classes.

Refund Policy

We offer no exchanges or refunds unless an event is cancelled, or, in the case of The Writers Studio, if a class fails to meet minimum registration.