OLLI-USF: The Jose Gaspar Literary Canon: The Many Faces of a Mythical Pirate
January 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$20
Explore the Jose Gaspar myth and body of fiction inspired by the pirate rogue! Genres vary as authors portray the legend as a folk tale, historical fiction, pulp novel, exploitation fiction, morality play, juvenile adventure, romance, and more. More recently, the legend has inspired many first-time and self-published authors to reimagine the myth. Taken together, the stories explore many facets of the Florida icon and the diverse approaches to the building of a local myth.
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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at USF (OLLI-USF) is a member-based learning community for adults aged 50+. It offers classes, workshops, lectures, events, and social networking. OLLI provides high-quality, low-cost learning opportunities for seasoned adults across West Central Florida.
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