Alternative Book Group: Garden of Departed Cats by Bilge Karasu
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Doors Open 6 PM | Event 6:30 PM
World Chess Hall of Fame, 3rd floor
In an ancient Mediterranean city, a game of human chess is played by armed visitors and locals every ten years. Turkish author Bilge Karasu has created a work of beauty and strangeness interweaving the narrative of the game with curious tales of defining voyages, thwarted desires, commitment and self-understanding. Join us as we mine the various layers, discovering magical plants, stoat-like creatures, and the peculiar behavior of animals. After a discussion of the many ways the book inspired us, we’ll get creative and develop some of those extraordinary images using a variety of materials.
Free admission. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments are provided.
For more information or to reserve a spot please email: events@worldchesshof.org.
Metered on-street parking is available, as well as paid lots adjacent to Kingside Diner
and at the Schlafly branch of the St. Louis Public Library.
4652 Maryland Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63108
United States