Verlaine in Lincolnshire

A rare calm period in the often stormy life of French poet Paul Verlaine (1844-1896) was the 15 months he spent in Lincolnshire (1875-6), teaching in Stickney and living in Boston. The talk will discuss his time in the county, and the affect it had on his subsequent poetry. There may also be a short interlude or two from the music his poetry inspired in composers such as Debussy and Faure.

Presented by
Dr David Whittle
Lecturer, Author and Organist

Lecture will take place at 7.30pm on 10th October 2025 at Spalding Methodist Church, Broad Street [opposite the Museum].

The admission fee is £5 per person, payable on the door.