Speech of the Russian-American writer Gary Steingart in Washington

What: original reading by Gary Shteyngart, bestselling author of Absurdistan and Super Sad True Love Story

When: Thursday, April 23 to 19: 00

More: An American writer of Russian origin, real name Igor Shteyngart, will give an author's reading at George Washington University. Shtengart's cultural background includes Soviet childhood and the experience of adapting to life in America, and in his three books - "The Adventures of a Russian Debutant", "Absurdistan" and "Super Sad True Love Story" - jokes about the Jewish lot, satire on modern America and politically incorrect humor. In 2006, “Absurdistan” became the book of the year according to dozens of American publications, and the author himself was included in the list of 20 best writers under 40 according to The New Yorker magazine.

Steinhart lives in New York and travels to Washington at the invitation of a Jewish conference. Lit live Other American writers and lecturers will also speak: Michael Chabon, Nicole Krauss, Tony Kushner and Erica Jong.

Where: Washington, George Washington University, Department of English, 805 audience.

1101 17th Street, NW

Cost: free, free entry