Literary Series begins Tuesday

Lecturer/researcher Victor Harris will examine the evolution of the English language, via representative literary selections, in a lecture and discussion series, entitled 'It Aint English: Why We Say What We Say, and How It Got That Way.'

The first pieces to be reviewed on April 11, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., are Caedmon's Hymn, and Beowulf. Copies of Caedmon's Hymn will be available in handout form at the sites.

Subsequent meetings will be held every two weeks through June 20, and will examine Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain, 1984 by George Orwell, and The Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter.

The series, being held at the Lyons Community Center, is free and open to the public.

Harris earned his Bachelor's degree in History and Master's in Library Science at SUNY Geneseo, taught history at the high school level for several years, received the University of Rochester Excellence in Teaching Award, and now works for the New York State Research Foundation. He researches, writes and lectures on historic and literary topics.

To pre-register, call Sharon Lubitow (946.3367) or Andi Evangelist (946.9340).

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