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American Writers Series via Zoom with Dr. Lawrence Lowenthal: Thomas Wolfe, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Saul Bellow, Sylvia Plath, and Philip Roth Fridays, February 12, 26, March 12, 26, April 9, 11:00-12:00 Because of the popularity of Dr. Lowenthal’s presentation on Langston Hughes, we have scheduled the rest of his series on American Writers. He will discuss the life of each writer and read from their various works. February 12: Thomas Wolfe. A veritable giant—both physical (he was 6’7”) and literary—Thomas Wolfe was a wild and almost uncontrollable force, an author of incredible power, energy, creativity and ego. Although critics lamented his often blundering and teeming style, he surmounts them with the sheer force of his creativity, his moody genius, and is still assured of a place as one of the great authors of the 20th century. February 26: Edna St. Vincent Millay. A legend in her time, she was an admired lyrical poet and playwright, and a leading figure in the Bohemian Era of Greenwich Village in the gaudy 20s. Great British novelist and poet Thomas Hardy said America had two attractions: skyscrapers and the poetry of St. Vincent Millay. Watch for the March and April newsletters for remaining lecture descriptions. Dr. Lawrence Lowenthal received his Ph.D. in English from New York University. He has taught college-level English, American Literature, film, and Jewish history courses, served in the Israeli Army, lectures on a variety of topics in the Greater Boston area, writes about human rights issues for the local press, has appeared on TV and radio, and has hosted a local radio show. www.actontv.org
