5:30pm - Exploring American Literature of the 1800s with Poet Laureate Sylvia Baer: The Amherst Gang
Cape May’s Poet Laureate Sylvia Baer hosts three 1.5-hour interactive online seminars via Zoom this March that will delve into American literature of the Victorian age. “The Concord Gang” highlights Emerson, Thoreau and Alcott. “The Amherst Gang” features Emily Dickinson and Helen Hunt Jackson. “The Fear Gang” delves into Hawthorne, Poe and Melville. These seminars are designed for those at any level of knowledge and experience who wish to learn more about literature. This will be an engaging, interactive learning experience. Seminars will not be recorded, but video cameras shall be on to encourage the energetic flow of ideas and active participation. Reading selections will be provided in advance at no extra cost but are not required reading. Each participant will be sent a Zoom link and further information after ticket purchase.