Frost and Wordsworth: Romantic Poetry in the Light of Common Day
Wednesday May 1, 2013
7:00 PM until 9:00 PM
The poetry of Robert Frost and William Wordsworth depends heavily on the natural world and the “language really used by men.” Vermont Poet Laureate Sydney Lea explores the poets’ similarities, differences, and influence on other poets.
The lecture is a First Wednesday program sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council. Supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Vermont Department of Libraries.
Additional sponsors are (for the VHC) Crosby-Gannett Fund of Vermont Community Foundation; (for Brooks Memorial Library) the Friends of Brooks Memorial Library; Brattleboro Savings and Loan; Downs Rachlin Martin, PLLC; Windham World Affairs Council of Vermont; The Vermont Country Store, and New Chapter, Inc.
Free and all are welcome