Songs from the Karakachani – A Sequence of Poems

Inspired by the Lost Culture of the Karakachani, a Nomadic Balkan Tribe.

Wednesday, February 27, 5 p.m. • Reinsch Library, Main Campus at Marymount University

Dr. Hollynd Karapetkova, assistant professor of Literature and Languages, will read original poetry inspired by the songs of the Karakachani, a nomadic tribe of mysterious origin that roamed across the Balkans and now has been assimilated into modern-day Greece and Bulgaria. She will also discuss the tribe’s history and culture, which have given rise to the images and themes in the poetry.

Following the presentation will be a Graduate Open House where Faculty, Admissions staff, and current students will be available to discuss Marymount's Humanities, and Literatrue & Language graduate programs.

Please RSVP at 703-284-5902 or http://www.marymount.edu/admissions/grad/infosession.htmlR