Words Shape our Worlds

J. Edward Chamberlin

1:00pm

Sunday, October 1, 2023

60 mins

From picture books to pop songs, fables and folklore to literary masterpieces, stories have made up the fabric of our world from the earliest days of history. In his latest book, Storylines: How Words Shape Our World, scholar and Indigenous rights activist J. Edward Chamberlin explores the myriad ways that story brings us together and pushes us apart.

Equally able to provide comfort and create discomfort, to spark conversation and impart wisdom, the sociological effect of a story is remarkable. In conversation with Kyle Wyatt, editor of the Literary Review of Canada, Chamberlin reveals how stories have the power to shape the way we see the world, the way we govern ourselves and the way we relate to one another.

This event will be followed by a book signing.

Conversation

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This event will be followed by a book signing.

Conversation

Featured Authors

J. Edward Chamberlin

J. Edward Chamberlin is professor emeritus at the University of Toronto and was senior research associate with the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. He has worked on sovereignty and land claims throughout Canada and around the world, and has spoken widely on literary, historical and cultural issues. He is the author of several titles, including Horse: How the Horse Has Shaped Civilizations and If This Is Your Land, Where Are Your Stories? Finding Common Ground. His latest book is Storylines: How Words Shape Our World (Douglas & McIntyre). He is an Officer of the Order of Canada.