The National Library, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport on Wednesday evening launched its ‘Distinguished Lecture Series’ where one of Guyana’s literary icons, Arthur
James Seymour was inducted into the Library’s Hall of Fame.
The Government Information Agency said that the induction was part of events to mark the 100th birth centenary of the late poet.
A portrait was unveiled by Seymour’s daughter, Joan Seymour, while a plaque to inaugurate the Library’s Hall of Fame was also revealed by Chief Librarian (Ag), Emily King and writer, Petamber Persaud.
