Dr Victoria Moul to talk on Latin and English poetry in the 17th century at St Paul’s Girls’ School

On Monday 27th November at 4.30 pm, Dr Victoria Moul, Senior Lecturer in Latin Language and Literature at King’s College, London will be speaking on:

‘Latin and English poetry in the 17th century’

Dr Moul will talk about the bilingualism of literary culture in this period – the extent to which poetry was being written as well as read in both Latin and English throughout the 17th century, and the importance of an appreciation of Latin literary culture for any full understanding of English poetry throughout this period. She will look in particular at why and how people chose to write in Latin or English, and the ways in which translation and imitation from one language to another shaped poetry in both.

The talk will be of direct relevance to anyone interested in classical reception (especially of Latin poetry); 17th century literature (especially Shakespeare, Herbert, Milton); or 17th century British history (especially the period of the civil war, Protectorate and Restoration).

The talk is hosted by the St Paul’s Girls’ School Classics Society. Tea and cake will be served from 4.00 in the Dining Hall and the talk will be held in the Old Library. The event will finish between 5.30 and 6.00. There is no charge.

The address of the school is St Paul’s Girls’ School, Brook Green, London, W6 7BS; main telephone 020 7603 2288. The nearest tube is Hammersmith.

All are welcome, but if you or your pupils would like to attend, please email Jessamy Reynolds at Jessamy.Reynolds@spgs.org with a list of names as soon as possible and at the latest by Friday 24th November. Please note that we are now required to compile a list of names of those attending in advance.