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A Good Book on a Fall Day: Robert Penn Warren's All the King's Men

As the presidential election season heats up, join the Maine Humanities Council for a close look at what is perhaps the best American novel about politics: Robert Penn Warren’s "All the King’s Men." This half-day program offers presentations by scholars on such topics as political demagoguery, Warren’s literary techniques, and the two film versions of the novel—the classic 1949 Broderick Crawford and the recent Sean Penn remake. It will also include small-group discussions, the day concluding with a reception and dinner.

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When 2007-10-20
from 13:00 to 19:00
Where Portland, ME
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PHOTO    Senator Huey Long, Louisiana at the Democratic National Committee defending his group of delegates, Chicago, Illinois, June 28, 1932; AP Images.

As the presidential election season heats up, join us for a close look at what is perhaps the best American novel about politics:

Robert Penn Warren’s
All the King’s Men

 

Saturday, October 20, 2007

1pm - 8:30 pm

Abromson Center,
USM, Portland Campus

$50/Person (includes book, background materials, parking, reception, and dinner)

CEUs will be available for teachers.

This half-day program offers presentations by scholars on such topics as political demagoguery, Warren's literary techniques, and the two film versions of the novel-the classic 1949 Broderick Crawford and the recent Sean Penn remake. It will also include small-group discussions.

The day will conclude with a reception (including cash bourbon-tasting bar) and a mouthwatering Southern dinner on the top floor of USM's Glickman Library, with its panoramic view of the Portland peninsula.

Join us for a fun and stimulating afternoon and evening. Bring your friends; bring your book group!

A copy of the book will be mailed to you upon receipt of your registration.

Call 207 773-5051 with questions.

 

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