Parthenon Symposium: Book Talk with Glynnis Fawkes

Monday, February 3 at 7 pm in-person--Naos

Welcome to the Parthenon Symposium: Book Talk with Glynnis Fawkes! Join us at The Parthenon for an exciting in-person event where you can meet the talented author and illustrator, Glynnis Fawkes. Get ready to dive into the world of her latest book as she discusses her inspiration, creative process, and more. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with a creative mind and fellow book lovers.

The book describes the end of the Bronze Age in the eastern Mediterranean through the adventures of two friends, Pel (of the “Sea Peoples”) and Shesha, (an Egyptian scribe). Together, the friends visit the kingdoms of the eastern Mediterranean and learn about the battles, natural disasters and other catastrophes that changed their world in 1177 and after. The illustrations combine historically accurate details and explanations with a colorful and accessible style. Hear from Glynnis Fawkes about the challenges of combining archaeological research with vivid storytelling and illustration.

About the author and illustrator:

Glynnis Fawkes began her career as an archaeological illustrator on excavations in Greece and around the eastern Mediterranean. She has published award-winning personal comics on archaeology and family life, and her cartoons have appeared on the website of The New Yorker. In addition to “1177,” she is the author-illustrator of Charlotte Bronte before Jane Eyre and Persephone’s Garden, a personal account that interweaves archaeology, Greek myth, and family memories. She received an BA from the University of Oregon, a BFA from Pacific NW College of Art and an MFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts and Tufts University. She teaches at the Center for Cartoon Studies in Vermont.

Host or Publisher Nashville Parthenon