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Ten Evenings with Douglas Stuart

Presented by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures at Carnegie Library Lecture Hall, Pittsburgh PA

Jan 24 2022
Ten Evenings with Douglas Stuart

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.

LOCATION

Carnegie Library Lecture Hall

4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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