Hall of Men Presents W. H. Auden on Feb 23

The Hall of Men will gather Thursday evening on the commemoration of Polycarp the Holy Martyr & Bishop of Smyrna, Anno Domini 2023, February 23.

Jeff Reimer will present on W. H. Auden.

English poet, playwright, critic, and librettist Wystan Hugh Auden exerted a major influence on the poetry of the 20th century. Auden grew up in Birmingham, England and was known for his extraordinary intellect and wit. His first book, Poems, was published in 1930 with the help of T.S. Eliot. Much of his poetry is concerned with moral issues and evidences a strong political, social, and psychological context. While the teachings of Marx and Freud weighed heavily in his early work, they later gave way to religious and spiritual influences.

If you haven’t seen a Catholic listen to the life story of John Wesley; if you haven’t watched a Protestant learn about Evagrius of Pontus; and if you haven’t seen Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant men sit around a table together and talk theology until midnight . . . then you need to come to the Hall of Men.

When

The commemoration of Polycarp the Holy Martyr & Bishop of Smyrna, Anno Domini 2023, February 23

Where

The Ladder at 2836 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67214

Schedule

Doors Open at 7 pm

Food is served at 7:30pm

Eighth Day Convocation at 8:30pm

Presentation and toast by Jeff Reimer immediately following Convocation

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