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The Society meets the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m., from October through April. Our annual May luncheon commemorates the birth of Robert Browning on May 7, 1812. All events are held at our home at The National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, New York City.
Programs for the Browning bicentennial season, 2011-2012, are ...
October 12 Mr. John Timpane, Commentary Page Editor The Philadelphia Inquirer
"Browning and the Monologue of Self"
Browning deserves more credit as the godfather of the full-blown internal monologue. Mr. Timpane restores some of the credit through some of Browning's inheritors: T.S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, Sylvia Plath, Robert Lowell, and others.
November 9 Mr. Matthew Cowles Broadway, Hollywood, and Television Actor
"Poetry for the Ear"
Mr. Cowles will treat us to a selection of Browning's poetry as it is meant to be experienced - read aloud!
December 14 Our Browning Family Holiday
Join us as we celebrate the Season with a program of our favorite poems, letters, and reminiscences starring you, our members.
January 11 Mr. Hedi Abdel-Jauoad Professor of English, Skidmore College
"Browning's Arabesque Influences"
Middle and Far East influences on Browning's poetry, and the reciprocal: the poet's respect for Arabian and Persian influences.
February 9 The Brownings Inspire Our Youth
An annual program featuring students from Gramercy Arts High School, who will demonstrate how our poets have inspired them - as they will inspire you! Laughter, tears, and much applause characterize this event. Thank you for supporting them!
March 14 Liz Jefferson and Bob Petrus
"The Brownings in Life and Love"
An intimate look at our poets in an original dramatic work.
April 11 Mr. H. Robert Griffiths
President Emeritus, New York Browning Society
"'Art That Breaks Bounds' - Robert Browning's Legacy"
An overview of Browning's life and work as we approach his May 7 bicentennial.
May 16 Annual Meeting and Luncheon at Noon
Commemorating the Bicentennial of Robert Browning's Birth on May 7, 1812.
Program to be announced
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