A woman being lost and found (or brought back to life) is a major theme of Shakespeare’s late plays, such as The Winter’s Tale, but there are other women in both the comedies and tragedies who go through something similar. This talk explores this important theme, including the several “illusory” deaths, and what it means for characters’ discovery and self-discovery, both men and women.

Speaker, Jeremy Holmes, has worked in advertising and higher education.  Now semi-retired he is a trustee of various charities.  In his youth he won a scholarship and gained a Double First in English Literature at Oxford. This is his third visit to Evesham, having previously spoken about John Donne and Lord Byron.

Two-course lunch is served at 1.00 pm (special diets can be accommodated) but arrive early to get a drink and enjoy the lovely house and gardens.  The talk will commence about 2.00 pm.