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Historical Fiction Literary Circle: Two Historical Novels Set in Pre-Statehood Maine

Start
Wed, March 26, 2025
End
Wed, April 30, 2025
Schedule
6 sessions
#1.
Wed, March 26, 2025, 1:00 PM 3:00 PM (EDT)
#2.
Wed, April 02, 2025, 1:00 PM 3:00 PM (EDT)
#3.
Wed, April 09, 2025, 1:00 PM 3:00 PM (EDT)
#4.
Wed, April 16, 2025, 1:00 PM 3:00 PM (EDT)
#5.
Wed, April 23, 2025, 1:00 PM 3:00 PM (EDT)
#6.
Wed, April 30, 2025, 1:00 PM 3:00 PM (EDT)
Location
Zoom
Spaces left
30

Registration

spring 2025 – $40.00

In this class, we explore 18th Century Maine (Province) through two acclaimed historical novels set close to home. We examine the geography, language, laws, relations with the Wabanaki, and the politics of the times.

Each session includes some background material, and much participant discussion.

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Instructor: Wendy C. Kasten

Wendy C Kasten, who had taught twelve other courses for Senior College, is Professor Emerita in Curriculum and Instruction in Language Arts, Reading, and Writing. She returned to the Belfast area in retirement (having lived there previously and taught at Searsport Elementary School) in 2013 where she resides with her husband, Chuck Easley and two fabulous English setters.

Photo credit: Map Library, University of Southern Maine