TALK | The 8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster

Speaker(s): Mirinae Lee

Moderator: Rebecca Brosnan

Event details

Date: 9 March (Saturday)

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Price: $198

Language: English

Format: Talk

Category: Life Journey

Speaker Biography:

Mirinae Lee was born and raised in Seoul. Her debut novel, 8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster came out in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and translations will be released in Italy, Spain, Greece, Romania, Denmark, and South Korea. The novel is inspired by a story of her great aunt, one of the oldest women to escape alone from North Korea. Mirinae lives in Hong Kong with her husband and children.

Event Description:

Author Mirinae Lee sits down with Rebecca Brosnan to share insights and background from her debut novel 8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster inspired by a story of Mirinae’s great aunt, one of the oldest women to escape alone from North Korea. As playful and thought-provoking as it is compelling, as brutal and harrowing as it is achingly poignant and tender, this is a novel about love and war, deceit and betrayal, about identity, storytelling and the trickery required for survival.

*Please note that photos and videos of participants may be taken during the activities,which may be used by the organiser and the major sponsor for educational and promotional purposes in any way deemed appropriate, including dissemination through printed and online channels. Participation in the programme will constitute the participants’ consent to the above arrangement.

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The Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF) inspires the joy of reading by bringing the world’s writers and stories to Hong Kong’s diverse communities. A dynamic year-round programme and an annual festival offer dialogue, entertainment and perspective, while the Young Readers Festival (YRF) motivates students to engage with all aspects of the written word, improving communication skills, while nurturing the art of writing and storytelling.

The annual festival features established and emerging writers from around the world, alongside local literary talents, in a programme that includes panel discussions, book talks, readings, workshops, walks, school programmes, performances, and more.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Fringe Dairy, Fringe Club 藝穗會, Hong Kong, Hong Kong