Together we will read and enjoy love poems from the ancient world to the present. Readings will include poetry by canonical authors such as Ovid, Shakespeare, and Keats, as well as women, writers of color, queer writers and non-English writers in translation.

Each week we will discuss between 10-20 short poems, which will be providedat the first meeting. The last session will be reserved for you to bring in your favorite love poems or share your own creative writing.

Instructor Margo Kolenda is a PhD Candidate in the English Department at UM. This study group for those 50 and over will meet Fridays, 3-5, from October 26 – December 7. There will be no class on November 23.