A History of English Georgic Writing

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A History of English Georgic Writing

Panel event and book launch

By The Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL)

Date and time

Thu, 2 Feb 2023 17:15 - 18:15 GMT

Location

The Museum of English Rural Life

6 Redlands Road Reading RG1 5EX United Kingdom

About this event

This event launches A History of English Georgic Writing (Cambridge University Press, 2022), a historical survey of the literature of rural working lives and landscapes. This important new book argues that the skilled labour of people and animals in farming communities, and the land as it is understood through that work, is one of English Literature’s most complex and enduring themes. Prof Clare Griffiths leads a panel discussion, exploring the book’s many connections with recent projects at The MERL.

After the discussion, there will be a drinks reception taking place from 6.15pm. Please RSVP on the order form when registering for the event if you're planning to attend the reception.

This event is convened as part of the Our Green Stories environmental campaign from Museums Partnership Reading.

Organised by

The Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL)

The Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL)

The MERL was established in Reading in 1951 to capture and record the rapidly changing countryside following World War II. In 2005, it moved to its current premises in St Andrew’s Hall, a building designed by Sir Alfred Waterhouse in 1880 for local businessman Alfred Palmer of the Huntley & Palmer biscuit company.

Today the Museum uses its diverse and surprising collection to explore how the skills and experiences of farmers and craftspeople, past and present, can help shape our lives now and into the future. The Museum has worked alongside rural people, local communities and specialist researchers to create displays and activities that engage with important debates about the future of food and the ongoing relevance of the countryside to all our lives.

The MERL belongs to the University of Reading Museums and Special Collections Service (UMASCS)

Special Collections Our collections, which include rare books, archives and manuscripts, are substantial and varied, particularly for a University of this age and size. The University's collections also include artwork.

Museums Partnership Reading

Reading Museum and The Museum of English Rural Life work together as Museums Partnership Reading (MPR). MPR is funded by Arts Council England’s (ACE) National Portfolio Organisation scheme, to improve opportunities for diverse local communities to engage in cultural experiences and heritage through public programmes, including exhibitions, high quality learning services for young people, new online experiences and investment in volunteering.

 

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