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Decima Poetry Workshop

Taller de décima para jóvenes (Recommended ages 8 & up)

2023-09-20 16:00:00 2023-09-20 16:45:00 America/New_York Decima Poetry Workshop A Latin American Heritage Celebration Program. Main Library - Storytime Room

Wednesday, September 20
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-20 16:00:00 2023-09-20 16:45:00 America/New_York Decima Poetry Workshop A Latin American Heritage Celebration Program. Main Library - Storytime Room

Main Library

Storytime Room

A Latin American Heritage Celebration Program.

Learn all about the décima espinela, a unique poetic form created in 1591 during Spain's Siglo de Oro (Golden Age). Library Staff member Deivis Garcia gives a 30 minute presentation about the décima, and its mark throughout the Latin Americas, with examples in Spanish and English. Afterwards participants can write décimas of their own. Speakers of all languages are welcome. Registration is recommended for reminders and updates. 

Aprenda todo sobre la décima espinela, una forma poética única creada en 1591 durante el Siglo de Oro de España. El bibliotecario Deivis García da una presentación de 30 minutos sobre la décima y su marca en América Latina, con ejemplos en español e inglés. Después, los participantes pueden escribir sus propias décimas. Los hablantes de todos los idiomas son bienvenidos. Se recomienda registrarse.

AGE GROUP: | Families | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing | Lectures/History/Culture | Children's Programs |

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