Resource person: Pam Petrie

Location: VIRL - Nanaimo North Boardroom (Vancouver Island Regional Library - Nanaimo North Branch) | 6250 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 5M4

Description:

We shall read and appreciate together the rich tradition of the lyric love poem in western literature that originates with Sappho and Anakreon in classical Greek.
We shall see how it is transformed by classical poets in Latin; in late mediaeval Europe, and in the Renaissance languages of Italy, Spain, and Elizabethan England. In the last two classes we shall examine Victorian and modern contemporary poets and song writers.
John will translate where necessary from Greek, Latin, and romance languages; and will share a newly composed poem at each meeting. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own favourite poets to share with the class.

Instructor: John Edwards is the Poet Laureate of Ladysmith and the author of many translations of Greek and Latin poets and of books of his own poetry and art. He farms hay and quince in Yellow Point. John reveres Shakespeare as the greatest poet in English.

Mandatory membership(s):

• Volunteer Membership 2026-27
• Life Membership
• Individual Membership 2026-27

Available spots: 12 out of 12

Price: $88.00 Taxes not included

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