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Love Poetry from Classical India: Desire Menory and Suggestion

Tuesday 17 November 2026, 18:30

Belgrave Library

Belgrave LibraryTalks & History

This talk by Dr Maddalena Italia, Associate Lecturer (Teaching) at UCL, will explore Sanskrit love poetry. No prior knowledge is necessary to enjoy the talk, just a curiosity about Indian cultural her

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