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H – Literature
Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | September 4, 2024-December 4, 2024
Wednesday: 9:00 AM-10:15 AM
This course examines the themes of love, place and history (both intimate and capital “H”), in the poetry of W.H. Auden; the poet’s unique uses of metaphor, intense preoccupation with current events, early political idealism, and sharp difference from modernist precursors, are discussed. Students are invited to read and comment on three assigned poems each week and vote on poems to be read at the end of the semester. Required text: W.H. Auden Selected Poems 978-0-307-27808-1.
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This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).
INSTRUCTOR: William Walsh
WALSH, WILLIAM–Ph.D., philosophy, The New School of Social Research in New York City. Now pursuing his passion for literature and poetry, he invites any and all to join him in the pursuit.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
OLLI is an academic cooperative for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and socialize together, with no exams or educational requirements for participation. OLLI welcomes you.
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