Max Hunt tells the tragic story of how three gifted lives became intertwined in the autumn of 1895: Harry Maclean, a young officer cadet from Cradley in Herefordshire; A.E. Housman, a stoical professor of Latin at University College, London; and Oscar Wilde, the famous playwright who had been pilloried on charges of indecent behaviour. Max’s illustrated lecture will use poems, letters and biographies to show how a series of heart-breaking events unfolded. The talk will shed light on the intolerance and hypocrisy of the late-Victorian age.

Max is a firm Festival favourite and Secretary of the Housman Society. We are delighted to welcome him back for what is sure to be another fascinating talk.

Two-course lunch is served at 1.00 pm (special diets can be accommodated) but arrive early to get a drink and enjoy the lovely house and gardens. The talk will commence about 2.00 pm.

Tickets only via: Holland House