Clatskanie will host the Raymond Carver Writing Festival on May 3 to honor the renowned short story writer and poet born there in 1938. The festival will celebrate Carver's literary contributions, particularly his focus on working-class life in the Pacific Northwest, with events running from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free activities will include a reception featuring notable speakers, a Publishers & Writers Fair, and distinguished poetry and prose readings, alongside an award ceremony recognizing emerging local poets.
The festival in Raymond Carver's name will run from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Clatskanie Cultural Center, featuring free events and local authors.
Carver's stories, largely set in the Pacific Northwest, focus on working-class individuals and their struggles, capturing the essence of life and love in his narratives.
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