Margaret Cavendish was a seventeenth-century woman who wrote witty, original, and complex plays that were never performed during her lifetime. Together, we will explore four of her plays, read the play out loud, and discuss it in class. Active participation will be encouraged, but if you are more of a listener, then you can still join in on the discussion at the end without taking on an “acting” role. The preferred print edition is "The Convent of Pleasure and Other Plays", edited by Anne Shaver.

Instructor Margo Kolenda- Mason is finishing her PhD in English, studying medieval and early modern literature.

The study group will meet Mondays from January 18 through February 22. Preregistration is required via the OLLI website or phone. A link to access the study group will be e-mailed to you approximately one week prior to the first session.