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Dr. J.
Mar 12, 2011, 12:29:47 PM3/12/11
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Greetings Brit Lit Scholars!
If you have read the whole syllabus (and who hasn't?), you know that
you can attend an approved literary event and write about it for extra
credit. This Sunday, March 13 at 2:00 p.m. at Daylesford Abbey (220
South Valley Road, Paoli, PA 19301), John MacNamee will read from his
new book of poetry, Derrybeg and Back. The poems probably deal with
his visit to Derrybeg, which is in the north of Ireland.
Here's the link to the appropriate spot on the syllabus.
http://pages.cabrini.edu/mjohnson/geninfoF01.htm#Extra
MLJ
If you have read the whole syllabus (and who hasn't?), you know that
you can attend an approved literary event and write about it for extra
credit. This Sunday, March 13 at 2:00 p.m. at Daylesford Abbey (220
South Valley Road, Paoli, PA 19301), John MacNamee will read from his
new book of poetry, Derrybeg and Back. The poems probably deal with
his visit to Derrybeg, which is in the north of Ireland.
Here's the link to the appropriate spot on the syllabus.
http://pages.cabrini.edu/mjohnson/geninfoF01.htm#Extra
MLJ
Dr. J.
Mar 12, 2011, 12:30:12 PM3/12/11
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Carly Sewell
Mar 16, 2011, 1:05:07 AM3/16/11
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Dr. Johnson,
I went to John McNamee's poetry reading on Sunday at
Daylesford Abbey. First off, let me say that John McNamee is a very
funny guy. I would not think that old people typically are, but he
is. He kept cracking jokes during and in between the readings. I
found it really great the he himself grew up in this region his life,
because I've lived in this region my entire life. It would be really
cool to collaborate on a work of my own, or even send him something of
mine to speak on. (Of course this would be in the very far future).
During the reading he kept reiterating the point that he is
a Ghetto Priest. He lives in the Ghetto of Philadelphia. I found and
still find it ironic that a priest, a religious figure -retired or
not- lives in the most irreligious place: Philadelphia. This is not
to say that places in Philadelphia are not religious...but...most are
not.... Also, I enjoyed his reading. I learned some interesting
things about Ireland, and surprisingly even Italy (only a little). I
learned that the Swan is a traditional symbol of peace, love and
tranquility in Ireland. I really liked the poem "Swan". (In case you
were wondering, I bought his book). I will bring it in to class
tomorrow if anyone wants to look at it. I liked the extent of his
knowledge on Ireland. In regards to Italy, I learned that the
dalmation coast is on the side of Italy closest to Greece. You know, I
actually really want to visit Ireland now and read some of his poetry
or poetry of other Irish Poets for pure enjoyment. Overall, I really
enjoyed the reading. If you know of any other events, I dire to
know.
- Carly
I went to John McNamee's poetry reading on Sunday at
Daylesford Abbey. First off, let me say that John McNamee is a very
funny guy. I would not think that old people typically are, but he
is. He kept cracking jokes during and in between the readings. I
found it really great the he himself grew up in this region his life,
because I've lived in this region my entire life. It would be really
cool to collaborate on a work of my own, or even send him something of
mine to speak on. (Of course this would be in the very far future).
During the reading he kept reiterating the point that he is
a Ghetto Priest. He lives in the Ghetto of Philadelphia. I found and
still find it ironic that a priest, a religious figure -retired or
not- lives in the most irreligious place: Philadelphia. This is not
to say that places in Philadelphia are not religious...but...most are
not.... Also, I enjoyed his reading. I learned some interesting
things about Ireland, and surprisingly even Italy (only a little). I
learned that the Swan is a traditional symbol of peace, love and
tranquility in Ireland. I really liked the poem "Swan". (In case you
were wondering, I bought his book). I will bring it in to class
tomorrow if anyone wants to look at it. I liked the extent of his
knowledge on Ireland. In regards to Italy, I learned that the
dalmation coast is on the side of Italy closest to Greece. You know, I
actually really want to visit Ireland now and read some of his poetry
or poetry of other Irish Poets for pure enjoyment. Overall, I really
enjoyed the reading. If you know of any other events, I dire to
know.
- Carly
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