Join us for a captivating talk from internationally acclaimed author Yann Martel, whose Man Booker Prize–winning novel Life of Pi has enchanted millions of readers around the world. In “Fiction and the Shipwrecked Reader,” Martel will reflect on Life of Pi, from its creation to its celebrated adaptations for film and stage, all while exploring the deeper relationship between fiction and reality. This free presentation will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 at The Citadel Theatre.
Martel’s work has been published in more than 50 territories, sold over 15 million copies, and inspired both an Oscar-winning film and a Tony Award–winning Broadway play. In addition to Life of Pi, he is the author of The High Mountains of Portugal, Beatrice and Virgil, Self, The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios, and 101 Letters to a Prime Minister. His forthcoming novel, Son of Nobody, will be released in spring 2026. Martel lives in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Don’t miss this chance to hear one of Canada’s most celebrated literary voices discuss storytelling, imagination, and the enduring power of fiction.
This event is presented in partnership with The Citadel Theatre.
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