Mary Beard will present Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old, as part of the Free Library of Philadelphia's Spring Author Events Series. This one-time event will invite discussions centered around classical literature and its relevance in contemporary society. Attendees can expect engaging insights from Beard, a renowned classicist and author known for her accessible approach to ancient texts. This event promises to explore the connections between the past and present, highlighting the enduring impact of classical thought on modern culture.
Cast and Creative Team for Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old (1st Edition) at Free Library of Philadelphia
Creative Team
Daniel Blank
Managing Director
Bob Spitz
Author
M Lin
Author
Annette Gordon-Reed
Author
Mary Beard
Author
Eddie S. Glaude, Jr.
Author
Andre M. Perry
Author
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Author
Lynn Matluck Brooks
Author
Dorothy Roberts
Author
Sarah Maiellano
PR Consultant
Markus Zusak
Author
Namwali Serpell
Author
Yann Martel
Author
Colm Tóibín
Author
Ezekiel J. Emanuel
Author
Quiara Alegría Hudes
Author
Ray Beauchamp
Author
Rachel Eliza Griffiths
Author
Lee Bollinger
Author
Marc Shaiman
Author
Matthew F. Delmont
Author
James Martin, SJ
Author
Heather Ann Thompson
Author
Joshua Bennett
Author
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