Poet Paolo Valesio: On Mysticism and Modern Italian Poetry

Columbia University Professor and poet Paolo Valesio will speak on Tuesday, Jan. 11 as part of the 2010-2011 Walker Ames Public Lecture Series. Valesio, the Walker Ames Endowed Lecturer, proposes the grounding of poetry and mysticism in historical context to break from their abstract natures:  for poetry, the context of modern Italy; and for mysticism, that of Judeo-Christian tradition.

When: January 11, 2011 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Kane Hall 120, UW Seattle
Free and open to the public, but advanced registration is requested.

You may register online or by calling the UW Alumni Association at 206-543-0540 or 800-289-2586.

Sponsored by: The Graduate School, Department of French and Italian Studies, Department of Germanics and Department of Comparative Literature.