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Exhibit opening for "Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho"

Event Type
Reception/Open House
Sponsor
The Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Location
Main Library Room 346
Date
Sep 19, 2025   3:00 - 5:00 pm  
Contact
Carrie Lingscheit
E-Mail
carriel@illinois.edu
Originating Calendar
Rare Book & Manuscript Library Events

Please join us for the opening reception of RBML's fall exhibit, Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho.

The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. But who was Sappho? As with so many ancient figures, she is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move us. Our opening reception celebration will take us back to an old form of a symposium, a party with spoken words and dance, featuring a special performance by contemporary dancer and choreographer Jessica Van de Koot.

This event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.

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