Mothers, Sons, and Daughters: The Complex Ties That Bind

A discussion exploring mothering in all its forms. Mothers, Sons, and Daughters: The Complex Ties That Bind

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Join Pulitzer Prize finalistAdam Haslett(Mothers & Sons) and internationally bestselling authorSiri Hustvedt(Mothers, Fathers, and Others) for an insightful conversation on how literature grapples with the maternal bond. Haslett's novel explores the emotional distance between a mother and son, torn apart by their differing understandings of a death. Hustvedt's essay collection challenges the cultural expectations of motherhood, especially in a world shaped by misogyny.

Adam Haslett Mothers & Sons Siri Hustvedt Mothers, Fathers, and Others Moderated byRivka Galchen(Everyone Knows Your Mother is a Witch), this discussion will examine our understanding of mothering, both its expectations and tensions, offering fresh perspectives on motherhood—just in time for Mother's Day.

Rivka Galchen Everyone Knows Your Mother is a Witch The 2025 PEN World Voices Festival, the 20th anniversary of the festival, will be a celebration of world literature and free expression. Over four days, over 80 writers from over 35 countries will be featured in engaging talks, panels, readings, and performances in New York City and greater Los Angeles.

The 2025 PEN World Voices Festival, the 20th anniversary of the festival, will be a celebration of world literature and free expression. Over four days, over 80 writers from over 35 countries will be featured in engaging talks, panels, readings, and performances in New York City and greater Los Angeles. Visithttps://worldvoices.pen.org/for more information about the entire festival, as well as PEN America.

Visit https://worldvoices.pen.org/ for more information about the entire festival, as well as PEN America. ACCESSIBILITY:

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