The Modern Emily Dickinson: The Anti-Belle of Amherst

Date / Time

  • October 1, 2023
    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Belle of Amherst. The recluse who lived a life of quiet passion. For a century the Emily Dickinson of public imagination was confined to the decorous hall of The Nineteenth Century Poetess–eccentric, but never improper. But Emily was far more audacious and lively, a woman whose adventurous art and challenging ideas continue to resonate today.

Early Hebrew Books II: The Lost Tribes of Israel | Behind the Bookcase

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  • December 3, 2023
    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Registration Admission is $25. 50% off for Rosenbach members, free for the Delancey Society. Not a member? Learn more. This is an in-person program at The Rosenbach. Please check your spam folder for your email confirmation. If you have questions, please call (215) 732-1600 or email [email protected]. Description While Jews themselves were rare in the (more…)

Yeats, Faulkner, and Morrison: Nobel Prize Winners at the Rosenbach | Behind the Bookcase tour

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  • December 7, 2023
    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Registration Admission is $25. 50% off for Rosenbach members, free for the Delancey Society. Not a member? Learn more. This is an in-person program at The Rosenbach. Please check your spam folder for your email confirmation. If you have questions, please call (215) 732-1600 or email [email protected]. Description The Nobel Prize for Literature is arguably the (more…)

Rebellious Love: Exploring Queer History, Art and Literature at The Rosenbach | Behind the Bookcase tour

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  • December 21, 2023
    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

For many centuries, Queer people have faced marginalization by mainstream society.  Yet their obstacles have also given them unique perspectives on the human experience, and inspired important contributions to art, literature, politics, and social organizing. In this tour, we will meet Queer people from history, and consider how their diverse sexualities and identities shaped their lives and informed their work.