Lifelong Learning at Swarthmore: Shakespearean Jealousy

    Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00 PMEastern Standard Time UTC -05:00


    Join us for an eight-week exploration of Shakespeare's most powerful emotion: jealousy. Discover how this consuming passion shapes love, marriage, and tragedy across his greatest works.

    Course Highlights:
    • Expert Insight: Learn from Eric Song, English Literature Professor at Swarthmore College, and a specialist in Shakespeare and early English literature.
    • Engaging Sessions: Join us online every Wednesday, 7–8:30 p.m. ET (February 11, 18, 25; March 4, 18, 25; April 8, 15).
      • Bonus! Enjoy the flexibility of accessing the class anytime, even after the sessions have ended.
    • Interactive Discussions: Delve into Shakespeare's romantic comedies and explore jealousy’s role in tragedy.
    Whether you're a Shakespeare enthusiast or discovering his work anew, you’ll gain fresh insights through lively conversations. Don't miss your chance to connect with like-minded individuals and deepen your appreciation for one of history's greatest playwrights.

    Register now to secure your spot.

    Read more about the program on our website.

    About Lifelong Learning at Swarthmore:
    These seminar-style classes are offered virtually and taught by distinguished or emeriti faculty. Courses span a broad range of disciplines and welcome alumni and friends of the College from across the nation and around the globe.

    Questions? Please contact Mary Carr at mcarr1@swarthmore.edu.
      

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