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William Matthews Lecture 2018

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Venue: Senate House

No booking required

William Matthews Lecture 2018

Bernardine Evaristo: Mongrel Tongues/Mongrel Nation

Validating the Vernacular through Literature: abi? know what I'm sayin? ya get me? seen?

 

This lecture, by Bernardine Evaristo, explores how and why the author and other writers create voices and narratives that challenge the predominance of Standard English as the literary and cultural norm.

This is an hour long lecture, followed by a drinks reception.

Registration is free, but places are limited, so booking is essential.

 

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