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An afternoon Open House in August encourages the general public
to visit James Merrill’s apartment. The James
Merrill House Creative Writing Award is presented annually to a high school student at the
local high school’s Academic Awards Ceremony. In May, the committee
invites a distinguished speaker to deliver a special lecture in the
literary field.
The Merrill House committee believes the
presence of talented writers enriches the life of the community.
Its policy is therefore to enable the writer-in-residence to
become a part of the community as much as possible during his
or her time in Stonington. Writers are expected to give a reading once during
their residency. Other projects are encouraged, including classes, workshops
and other informal gatherings.
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June 8, 2008 5pm
Reading at Stonington Free Library Langdon Hammer Writer-in-Residence August 17, 2008 3–5pm James Merrill Apartment Open House Contact us for directions or more information
Announcement of Fellows 2008–2009
Fall 2008, Christina Davis Spring 2009, Ivy Pochoda May 4, 2008 5pm James Merrill Annual Lecture Lyric Poetry and the First Person Plural: The Example of Elizabeth Bishop Bonnie Costello, Visiting Lecturer |
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