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Tuesday, March 24, 2020 6:30pm to 8:30pm
About this Event
230 Dartmouth Street, Boston MA 02116
http://https:/alumni.reed.edu/reed-on-the-road/ #Reed-on-the-roadThis spring, we're taking Reed on the road!
At Reed on the Road in Boston, you will
In a lecture titled "Perfect as Dusk," Professor Savery will discuss the first section of Jean Toomer's Cane, which features stories and poems depicting women in the rural black South. This talk will consider why these women are portrayed as closely connected to nature and whether this portrayal is a limitation or provides a sense of empowerment for the female protagonist. Optional reading: Cane (Jean Toomer, 1923), first section.
To register for the event, please submit your RSVP by March 19.
Reed on the Road is a series of regional events designed for Reed alumni and parents. These events offer rich institutional and academic content delivered by campus leadership.
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