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Talks

The Betty Behrens Seminar on Classics of Historiography

Paul Seaward on "The History of the Rebellion" by Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon

Aphra Behn: a celebration in words and music

Fri 15 November 2019

Principal's Lodge

Friday November 15th, 2019
6pm to 7pm
Principal's Lodge, Newnham College

“All women together ought to let flowers fall on the tomb of Aphra Behn. . . . For it was she who earned them the right to speak their minds.” Virginia Woolf

Aphra Behn, 17th century playwright, poet, novelist and spy, was the first professional woman writer in Britain.

Join us to celebrate Aphra Behn and her circle, with an evening of song, music and poetry.

Drinks and canapes will be available, in Restoration spirit!

Free entry: please reserve your ticket online

Cost: Free

Enquiries and booking

Booking is recommended for this event.

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Timing

All times

Fri 15 November 2019 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Venue

Address: Principal's Lodge
Newnham Walk
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB3 9DF
United Kingdom