Science Fiction as Social Critique with Claire Barner
About This Event
Join local author Claire Barner as she discusses how her sci-fi novel, The Red Woman on Mars, uses a Pride and Prejudice framework to critique pressing modern issues, including bodily autonomy, climate change, human rights, and AI.
Nineteenth Century Charitable Association enrichment programs are free and open to the public. No registration required.
About the Venue
Nineteenth Century Charitable Association
Presented by Dandelion Bookshop
178 Forest Ave.
Oak park, IL 60301
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