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Literature has always had the power to change. Fiction can evoke sympathy, encourage us to take on different opinions, and even to bring about political and legal change. Discover which novels have had universal impact and be encouraged to think about which books you would select as having in some way brought about enormous change. Changes in race relations, poverty, charity and the shape of literature are a few topics that will be discussed.
Susannah is Sydney’s best-known speaker on classic novels. Susannah has been president of the Jane Austin Society of Australia for three decades, is a patron of the Kipling Society of Australia, a founding member of both the NSW Dickens Society and the Australian Bronte Association. She is also a Lady Patroness of the International Heyer Society.
Susannah is the author of several books on literary figures and topics. Susannah has published articles and reviews and organises literary events, conferences and is a tour leader. Susannah is a literary awards judge and is often interviewed on radio and TV. See https://www.dfasnz.org.nz/hawkes-bay/ for more details and/ or to book a place or email us hbdfas@gmail.com
We are a membership society but if you’d like to come to a talk and see if the society interests you, please consider attending as a guest. Guests can attend a maximum of 2 talks a year. There is a fee of $25 / $10 for students, which includes wine, tea or coffee, sandwiches and something sweet, all served afterwards and enjoyed whilst talking to Susannah and others. Please arrive at the Magdalinos Room, Havelock North Function Centre, 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North to be seated by 6:50pm as we start promptly at 7pm.
