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William Shakespeare: Narrative and Lyric Poetry (H309)

H – Literature

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Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | September 9, 2024-December 2, 2024

Monday: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM

The purpose of the course is to study Shakespeare’s two great narrative poems, The Rape of Lucrece, and Venus and Adonis. The course also studies the sonnets. Emphasis is on the imagery, themes and voice of the greatest of all poets. These poems are among the highest achievements in English literature.

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This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).


INSTRUCTOR: Paul Desmond

DESMOND, PAUL–B.A., DeSales University; Northeast Catholic High School faculty. Worked in metallurgical and chemical technology; technical writing; production process and analytical laboratory.


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