Purdue University College of Liberal Arts
Information for
Week 2
February 14, 2008
Stewart Center 302 & 306
Bich Nguyen, Assistant Professor of English and Literary Awards Committee Chair, will give us her unique perspective as a fellow creative writer of the Pulitzer Prize winning The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon, who will be the honored speaker at this schoolyear's Annual Literary Awards, April 15, 2008.
Publisher's synopsis: Joe Kavalier, a young Jewish artist who has also been trained in the art of Houdini-esque escape, has just smuggled himself out of Nazi-invaded Prague and landed in New York City. His Brooklyn cousin, Sammy Clay, is looking for a partner to create heroes, stories and art for the latest novelty to hit America - the comic book. Drawing on their own fears and dreams, Kavalier and Clay create the Escapist, the Monitor and Luna Moth, inspired by the beautiful Rosa Saks, who will become linked by powerful ties to both men. With exhilarating style and grace, Michael Chabon tells an unforgettable story about American romance and possibility.