2011 programme
Sir Christopher Ondaatje: The Last Colonial
Sir Christopher Ondaatje was born in Sri Lanka, educated in England and built a highly successful career in finance and publishing in Canada. In 1988 he sold all of his business interests and has since devoted his life to literature, philanthropy and travel. His new book, The Last Colonial, which he's presenting at the Chapter House,
Durham Cathedral, is a collection of essays and stories that together conjure up a unique portrait of a ‘colonial’ world that is vanishing forever. The book covers Ondaatje’s childhood in Ceylon, his lifelong pursuit of elusive leopards and his fascination with inexplicable events and local superstitions, including those of Exmoor where he now lives.
Tuesday 18 October at 6.30pm
Durham Cathedral
Durham
DH1 3EH
Tel: 0191 386 4266
www.durhamcathedral.co.uk
Booking info
Tickets: £6/£4 (concs & Friends)