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Poetry in the Garden With Charlie. Poetry of Longing/Remembrance

  • America House Kyiv 6 Mykoly Pymonenka Street Kyiv, 02000 Ukraine (map)

For our 9th session of Poetry in the Garden this summer, we'll begin an exploration of emotional themes in poetry. This week we'll be reading Try to Praise the Mutilated World by Adam Zagajewski, which gained fame after being published in The New Yorker magazine shortly after the September 11th attacks. See you in the garden!

Attendance and participation are free. You just need to let us know if you’re coming by registering for the event in advance. We’ll save you a spot and keep you posted about any changes.   

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📍 The deadline to register is August 6th at 12 PM.

The event will take place at America House Kyiv (Mykoly Pymonenka Street 6.) Please familiarize yourself with the rules of admission before your visit. Remember to bring your passport or driver’s license to enter America House Kyiv.

See you soon!

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