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Beowulf brunch

The manuscript of Beowulf, the greatest poem in the Old English language. This folio contains the opening words of the epic poem, beginning “Hwæt” (“listen”).

Beowulf: A New Translation by Maria Dahvana Headley

Saturday, June 6 @ 1PM | Borden Park

If your love languages are swords, adventure, and reading out loud, come spend the afternoon in Heorot’s Hall and test your mettle on Grendel.

RSVP by June 3

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“Bro! Tell me we still know how to speak of kings!”

—Beowulf: A New Translation by Maria Dahvana Headley

Beowulf Brunch

  • Bring whatever you need to be comfortable sitting outdoors, as well as fed and watered. There will be some tea, beverages, and snacks as well.
  • We will sit in a circle and each person can read as much or as little as they like.
  • Bring your own copy of the book or e-book–bought, borrowed, or taken out of the library.
  • Please come to laugh, fuck up the prose, and enjoy the lost art of reading out loud!