Spanish Poet Jorge Manrique, 1440-1479
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UAA professors Dr. Rebeca Maseda Garcia (Dept. of Languages) Dr. Ray Ball (Dept. of History) and Dr. Patricia Fagan (Dept. of Languages) introduce Jorge Manrique’s classic poem “Coplas a la muerte de su padre” (Coplas on the Death of his Father) with historical background and bilingual readings. Alaska Poet Laureate John Haines (1924-2011) recited and referred to this poem throughout his life. This event, held in his memory and in celebration of National Poetry Month, will explain the meaning and significance of this timeless masterpiece in world literature.
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