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Connection to place: where writers choose to call home

When

Fridays, Saturdays, 10:30am to 12:30pm Friday 28 June 2024 to Friday 19 July 2024

Cost

Starting from: $20 student

Join us on an enlightening journey through the diverse landscapes that sparked the creativity of history’s most renowned writers. From Mediterranean islands to bustling cities, discover how place influenced the literary masterpieces we cherish today.

Over four captivating lectures, Lucienne Joy will explore:

  • The sun-kissed shores of Hydra, Greece

  • The vibrant energy of New York's Chelsea Hotel

  • Virginia Woolf's communal havens in Paris and London

  • The serene solitude of Emily Dickinson and Harper Lee in Massachusetts

Lucienne Joy, with over 40 years of experience as a radio host, author, and lecturer, will guide you through these fascinating locales.

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