Homegoing Book Discussion with Dr. Eva Tettenborn 2/18
February 18, 2020
Tonight starting at 7:00 pm, Dr. Eva Tettenborn, an associate professor from Penn State Scranton, will be leading a discussion on the book Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi.
“Homegoing is the debut historical fiction novel by Yaa Gyasi, published in 2016. Each chapter in the novel follows a different descendant of an Asante woman named Maame, starting with her two daughters, who are half-sisters, separated by circumstance: Effia marries James Collins, the British governor in charge of Cape Coast Castle, while her half-sister Esi is held captive in the dungeons below. Subsequent chapters follow their children and following generations.”
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 18 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Henkelman Room at the Albright Memorial Library | 500 Vine Street, Scranton.
Registration: Walk-ins are welcome or you can register in advance by calling (570) 348-3000.
