Lectures on Tap - "Frank Herbert’s Dune: Heroes, Sands, & Prophecies"

Professors, experts, and storytellers giving thought-provoking lectures in NYC bars.

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Join us for an engaging evening where professors, experts, and storytellers bring their thought-provoking lectures to your favorite bar!

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🗓️ Date: July 28th, 2025

🕡 Time: 6:30 PM

📍 Location: East Village Manhattan (exact address provided in confirmation email)

📚 Lecture: “Frank Herbert’s Dune: Heroes, Sands, & Prophecies”

🎤 Speaker: Professor, Dr. Jack Kelnhofer

Join us for an illuminating evening as we delve into the enthralling depths of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi masterpiece, Dune. In this lecture, Dr. Jack Kelnhofer will focus on Herbert’s innovative reimagining of the messianic archetype, crafting a protagonist who challenges traditional notions of heroism and saviorhood.

Through the character of Paul Atreides, Herbert masterfully inverts the expected trajectory of the messiah figure, revealing a layered antihero whose destiny teeters between greatness and devastation. You’ll find yourself questioning the allure of power, the weight of prophecy, and the unintended consequences of hero worship in a universe fraught with political intrigue and ecological peril.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of Dune or new to its windswept landscapes, this session promises a fresh perspective on timeless themes of leadership, morality, and the human condition.

Dr. Jack Kelnhofer is a distinguished classics scholar with an additional focus on semiotics in Old English literature. A highly sought-after lecturer, Professor Kelnhofer has taught at multiple international colleges and universities since he became too old to play in punk clubs.

Don’t miss this chance to explore Dune in a captivating new light!

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