Camille Paglia *** talk & book signing for Break, Blow, Burn Friday, April 22nd at 7:00 pm
Break, Blow, Burn: Camille Paglia Reads Forty-three of the World’s Best Poems will rock your world. In it, America's intellectual provocateur explores and celebrates a series of great poems, including some rather surprising discoveries. Camille Paglia brings energy and insight to our understanding of works we already know, and leads us to appreciate the artistry of writers with whom we may not yet be familiar. Don't miss what promises to be an entertaining and enlightening evening. Paglia is University Professor of Humanities and Media Studies at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. And she is the author of the international bestseller Sexual Personae, as well as Sex, Art, and American Culture, and Vamps & Tramps. She has also written The Birds, a study of Alfred Hitchcock. Each of Paglia's earlier books will be on sale at this special event, along with her new release.
*** This Booksmith sponsored event will take place at the Park Branch Library (1833 Page Street). For further information, call 415-863-8688 or visit www.booksmith.com
