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Faculty of Classics

 

Join us for poetry readings and discussion as Gillian Clark, Imtiaz Dharker, Sean Borodale and Jo Shapcott talk about their recent experience as poets in residence with the Thresholds project in the University of Cambridge Museums and Collections. The poets will be in conversation with professors Isobel Armstrong and Steven Connor.

Pre-booking is essential. Tel. 01223 766766 or book online via Eventbrite.

Booking opens 23rd September.
Aimed at adults.

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Date: 
Thursday, 24 October, 2013 - 15:30 to 18:30
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Museum of Classical Archaeology

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