Description

Taylor Hagood, Ph.D. will discuss his recently published biography of another author, Theodore Pratt: A Florida Writer’s Life. Hagood will share Pratt’s life and works amid a lively and nostalgic tour through mid-20th century Florida.

Hagood is a Professor of American Literature at Florida Atlantic University whose many books include Faulkner, Writer of Disability (winner of the C. Hugh Holman Award for Best Book in Southern Studies) and Stringbean: The Life and Murder of a Country Music Legend.

History Talks are held in the historic courtroom on the third floor of the 1916 Historic Courthouse.

Free parking becomes available at 5:00 p.m. in the parking lot on 4th Street just east of Dixie Highway.

Talks begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. and are followed by a book signing with authors.

Speakers’ books are available in the Museum Store and at the event. Purchase in person, by phone, or online at pbchistory.org/store. Historical Society of Palm Beach County members receive a discount on all purchases.

For ticket or other information, call 561-832-4164 or email info@pbchistory.org.

This ticket is non-refundable.