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“Vergilathon”

a continuous reading of Vergil’s Aeneid!

Location

Performing Arts & Humanities Building : Forum

Date & Time

October 8, 2019, 10:00 am6:00 pm

Description

“Vergilathon” —a continuous reading of Vergil’s Aeneid, which depicts Trojan Aeneas’ escape from the burning ruins of Troy, his wanderings, and his struggles to gain a foothold in Italy in order to found what will become the Roman empire. The reading will take place from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Forum outside the PAHB. Contact Dr. Melissa Bailey Kutner (mabailey@umbc.edu) if you are interested in reading a passage.