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Coming Through Slaughter

Michael Ondaatje, author of The English Patient, brings to life the colorful Jazz Age in New Orleans in his book Coming Through Slaughter. This book recounts the story of Buddy Bolden, one of the great jazz trumpet players, who is portrayed in a combination of fact and fiction.

Discussion leader: Nan Morrison, Department of English
DATE: Monday, March 3rd
TIME: 2:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Main Branch of the Charleston County Library
ADMISSION: free and open to the public