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The Twenty-Sixth Annual
WALLACE STEVENS BIRTHDAY BASH
Saturday, November 6, 2021, 2:00pm
Center for Contemporary Culture
Hartford Public Library
Featuring guest speaker—
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| Edward Hirsch |
"Sunday Morning with Wallace Stevens"
Edward Hirsch, a MacArthur Fellow, has published ten books of poems, most recently Gabriel: A Poem (2014) and Stranger by Night (2020).
He has also published six prose books about poetry, including A Poet's Glossary (2014) and 100 Poems to Break Your Heart (2021).
His new book, The Heart of American Poetry, will be published next spring. He is the president of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.
This festive and illuminating event will begin with a reception of wine and hors d'oeuvres, followed by Edward Hirsch's presentation,
and will conclude with a book signing, birthday cake and champagne!
Please note: should it be necessary to cancel the in-person event due to COVID concerns, a virtual version will take place on the same day and time.
Suggested donation $10* per person to benefit:
Hartford Public Library
500 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
*Completely optional; no one turned away.
This event is presented by Hartford Public Library (hplct.org)
and the Friends and Enemies of Wallace Stevens (stevenspoetry.org).
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