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The Writing Lives Series | Marilynne Robinson and Robert Hardies: A Reading and Discussion

religion and literature nycPulitzer Prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson will read from her work and be in discussion with Unitarian Minister Robert Hardies. Robinson’s recent book, Lila, was a finalist for the 2014 National Book Award. The novel tells the story of Lila, a homeless drifter who steps inside a small-town Iowa church—the only available shelter from the rain—and ignites a romance and a debate that will reshape her life. She becomes the wife of a minister, John Ames, and begins a new existence while trying to make sense of the life that preceded her newfound security.

Alexander Chee, author of The Queen of the Night and other works, will serve as moderator.

Pulitzer Hall (formerly Journalism Hall), Room 301











When: Mon., Mar. 30, 2015 at 6:15 pm
Where: Columbia University
116th St. & Broadway
212-854-1754
Price: Free
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religion and literature nycPulitzer Prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson will read from her work and be in discussion with Unitarian Minister Robert Hardies. Robinson’s recent book, Lila, was a finalist for the 2014 National Book Award. The novel tells the story of Lila, a homeless drifter who steps inside a small-town Iowa church—the only available shelter from the rain—and ignites a romance and a debate that will reshape her life. She becomes the wife of a minister, John Ames, and begins a new existence while trying to make sense of the life that preceded her newfound security.

Alexander Chee, author of The Queen of the Night and other works, will serve as moderator.

Pulitzer Hall (formerly Journalism Hall), Room 301

Buy tickets/get more info now