Join scholar, Lakshmi Bose, and classical actress, Poornima Kirby, for an inspiring exploration of women’s writings and conversations across the age of revolutions - a 70+ year period spanning movements in America, France and Haiti. Some women fought on the front lines (even loading the cannons!), some ran businesses - and in the aftermath of revolution, some demanded new rights while others encouraged each other to ‘return’ to the home. These conversations were passionate, varied and contradictory - What does freedom look like for women after monarchy? Should it depend on education, birth or race? Many of these women declared otherwise - wanting a taste of the freedom they had helped win - even if they were not sure how it could look! Join us as Lakshmi maps a fascinating path through the shape of these revolutions while Poornima leaps in to voice the pamphlets, letters, songs and speeches of the women who shaped them. By turns playful, touching and invigorating, this combined lecture and theatrical recitation is a thrilling ride through fiery times!
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