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"The Book of Beijing" at the Manchester Literature Festival

two young female authors next to each other above Manchester Literature Festival logo
Dates:15 October 2023
Times:16:00 - 17:30
What is it:Book launch
Organiser:School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
How much:FREE (75p booking fee)
Who is it for:University staff, Age Friendly, Current University students, General public
Speaker:Gu Shi, Wen Zhen
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The Confucius Institute is co-hosting a discussion as part of the Manchester Literature Festival with two authors from China. Gu Shi and Wen Zhen will be reading from and discussing their contributions to The Book of Beijing, an anthology of short stories published by Manchester-based Comma Press in collaboration with the Confucius Institute. Tickets are free, but booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

Venue: International Anthony Burgess Foundation Chorlton Mill 3 Cambridge Street Manchester M1 5BY

Date and Time: 4.00PM on 15 October

Book here: https://www.manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/events/the-book-of-beijing-40178

Price: FREE (75p booking fee)

Speakers

Gu Shi

Wen Zhen

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International Anthony Burgess Foundation, The Engine House, Chorlton Mill
3 Cambridge Street
Manchester

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Nora.Blascsok@manchester.ac.uk

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