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Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart
Ten Evenings lecture with Douglas Stuart, author of Shuggie Bain
The winner of the 2020 Booker Prize, Douglas Stuart’s stunning debut novel Shuggie Bain is a heartbreaking, unforgettable story of alcoholism, sexuality, and love—an epic portrayal of a working-class family that is rarely seen in fiction. Hugh “Shuggie” Bain, a sweet and lonely boy who spends his 1980s childhood in run-down public housing in Glasgow, Scotland. Shuggie’s mother Agnes responds to poverty and the philandering of her taxi-driver husband with the solace of drink – cans ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
At this time, all in-person attendees must be fully vaccinated or present a recent negative COVID-19 test. Masks must be worn by everyone for the duration of their visit. You will need to bring proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test, photo ID, and mask. Find detailed entry requirements at pittsburghlectures.org/welcome.
Tickets are $15 per seat. For those unable to attend in person, a fully virtually option is available for the same price. Purchase a virtual pass and stream the lecture anywhere for up to one week.
Phone: 412-622-8866
Email: info@pittsburghlectures.org
Website: https://pittsburghlectures.org/lectures/douglas-stuart/
LOCATION
4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213