An Exploration of Female Poetry
About this Event
How do women poets turn the body into a site of resistance, desire and political expression? Where do intimacy and power collide on the page?
Join Prof Harriet Tarlo in exploring themes of patriarchy, sexuality and motherhood through the work of women poets spanning more than two thousand years – from Sappho to contemporary voices today.
Across centuries of poetry, we’ll uncover how women writers challenged the cultures that sought to define, silence or contain them , and how their work confronted the gender politics of their time. Through motifs including the mask, the witch, the female body, and the breaking of taboos, we’ll explore how feminist poetry has reimagined identity, power and freedom – and ask whether there is such a thing as a women’s language, or a distinctly feminist poem?
Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7:30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!
Follow us on IG @seedtalks
Speaker Bio:
Prof Harriet Tarlo is a poet and academic with a longstanding interest in feminism and poetry who has published poetry and academic research in this area, alongside her other main specialism in landscape and environment. She teaches English and Creative Writing at Sheffield Hallam University and also works freelance on collaborative projects involving poetry and painting. She has delivered lectures, talks and workshops in numerous contexts all over the U.K. and abroad.
Testimonials from our guests
⭐ Truly riveting talks, always enjoy these - a great way to spend an evening with some pals. Already looking forward to the next one. - Alexander P
⭐ Expertly run, talks are always super informative and a lot of fun! Couldn’t recommend these enough! 5 star. - Owen S
⭐ Been to a few talks and all have been super interesting. An enjoyable evening to go to either alone or with friends. The talks make for stimulating conversation. Highly recommend! - Daisy J
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 PM
Doors open
🕑: 07:30 PM
Talk starts
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 11.50 to GBP 34.50
