Author Talk: The Theory of Everything – Yumna Kassab - Newcastle City Library

Newcastle Libraries invites you to join us in welcoming Yumna Kassab, the inaugural Parramatta Laureate in Literature to discuss her genre-defying anti-novel, The Theory of Everything. For this special in-conversation style event, Yumna will be joined by Katherine McLean Director of the Hunter Writers' Centre.

This is Yumna's fifth book and possibly her most innovative and ambitious, in reflecting and casting a light on our current state of political and ecological instability, a resurgence of authoritarianism, misogyny and surveillance.

The Theory of Everything is a “post-novel” composed of vignettes and fragments, parts of stories, poems, and other prose pieces. It presents a kaleidoscopic view of contemporary society - tackling everything from gender and social inequality, to love and war in a fearlessly honest and deeply emotional way.

Copies of The Theory of Everything will be available for purchase and signing at the event, provided by MacLean’s Booksellers.

Cost: Free

Bookings essential

If you have any access or inclusion needs, you will be able to advise us when booking.

About the Author

Yumna Kassab is a writer born and raised in Western Sydney.  She studied medical science and neuroscience at university and her novels include The House of Youssef, Australiana, The Lovers and Politica. Her books have been listed for prizes including the Miles Franklin Literary Award, Prime Minister's Literary Awards, Victorian Premier's Literary Awards, Queensland Literary Awards, NSW Premier's Literary Awards and the Stella Prize. She currently teaches in regional NSW.