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Erich Auerbach: Mimesis
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore the profound insights of Erich Auerbach's "Mimesis" in a journey through Western literary tradition. Join us as we delve into Auerbach's groundbreaking analysis, unraveling the complexities of literary representation from Homer to modernity.
Tue, May 14th, 6:30–9:30pm EDT
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
Reading Dostoevsky's The Idiot with Liza Knapp
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
In writing The Idiot,a novel dear to his own heart, Dostoevsky set about to depict a truly good man. As he asks whether goodness can survive in the world and/or a novel, Dostoevsky also addresses traditional assumptions about marriage, family life, the “woman question,” Russian identity, health, sickness, love and death. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of The Idiot (finished in 1869), we take a new look.
Arguably, Some of the Best Books of the 20th Century
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
The operative word here is “arguably.” Read the books, discuss their meaning, their message, and of course, argue their merits (or demerits). Please read The Adventures of Augie March by Saul Bellow for the first meeting. Books include In Cold Blood by Truman Capote, Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner, Howard's End by E.M. Forster and The Wide Sargasso by Jean Rhys.
Shakespeare with Leo Schaff - The Winter’s Tale
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Join charismatic actor and teacher Leo Schaff as he breathes life into Shakespeare’s words, acting out portions of the play and offering illuminating insights into the Bard’s language, plot lines, historical context and eternal relevance, all with a generous sense of humor. The Tempest - January 8 The magic hand of Prospero guides us through storm, loss, adventure and abandonment—to comedy, romance, and righteous reconciliation. Ariel, Caliban,...
Prosody with David Yezzi
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Poems are written in musical language. In this special two-day intensive, we examine the ways that form (traditional meter and verse techniques) is used to make music in poetry, and learn how the age-old tools of poetic composition can liberate, strengthen and energize your writing in verse.
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Book Club Maupassant: Le Horla
Coucou Los Angeles @ 2400 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Embark on a literary journey with CouCou Los Angeles' Book Club Maupassant: Le Horla. Led by the insightful Keveen, immerse yourself in Guy de Maupassant's haunting short novel, a gripping tale of a descent into madness. Analyze the intricate layers of symbolism and psychological intrigue under Keveen's expert guidance, engaging in discussions and gaining profound insights into one of France's literary giants. Whether a seasoned Maupassant enthusiast or a newcomer, this intimate book club promises an enriching exploration of themes like sanity, obsession, and the unseen forces beyond human comprehension.
Intermediate
21 and older
Sat, May 11th, 3–5pm PDT
(2 hours)
Spanish Tutoring: Introduction to Spanish Conversation
Spanish Tutoring: Introduction to Spanish Conversation (Grades 8-12) In this session students can get help cleaning up any grammatical confusion and move towards fluency. We will also analyze some samples of Spanish literature. No more than 3 students per class. No text book required, however, if you have a book you are currently working with during the school year, bring it to class.
Spanish Tutoring: Int & Adv Spanish Conversation
Spanish Tutoring: Intermediate and Advanced Spanish Conversation (Grades 8-12) In this session students can get help cleaning up any grammatical confusion and move towards fluency. We will also analyze some samples of Spanish literature. No more than 3 students per class. No text book required, however, if you have a book you are currently working with during the school year, bring it to class. ...
Science Fiction Short-Story Writing Workshop
El Camino College @ 16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA
In the 50 years since the historic Apollo 11 mission, we've never stopped wondering: what - and who - is out there? We'll explore this question in a workshop that consists of reading and discussing short excerpts of space travel and moon colonization literature, writing our own stories based on various guided prompts (including space-related images and songs), and sharing our work with the group to get feedback and ideas for next steps. Attendees...
$35
Book Club - Françoise Sagan, Bonjour Tristesse
For this new session of the Coucou Book Club, dive into the hedonistic young voice of Françoise Sagan, through her famous novel Bonjour Tristesse. Françoise Sagan (1935-2004) was a French playwright, novelist, and screenwriter. She was known for works with strong romantic themes involving wealthy and disillusioned bourgeois characters. Bonjour tristesse was her first novel, published in 1954 when she was only 18 years old....
Intermediate
21 and older
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Laura Ingalls Wilder and the Little House Books
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Uncover the hidden depths of Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved Little House series in this literary class that delves into the series' settings, authorship, adaptations, translations, and lasting impact on American history and girlhood. Taught by a dedicated Wilder scholar, this course will explore not only Wilder's eight-book series but also the works of her daughter, Rose Wilder Lane. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with the societal, ideological, and historical themes embedded within these iconic books.
Nationalism: Myth and Reality
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
What are the historical roots of nationalism? How does it impact nations across the globe today? What is the future for this political ideology? Nationalism is at the root of most of the violence in the world today, both internationally and domestically. Dictators and would-be dictators appeal to nationalism to solidify their support. Their ideology poses a threat to democracy, whether in the U.S., Hungary, or non-Western states. In this class,...
Meet the Author: Tom Shachtman
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
This is a one time FREE course. Meet the Author: Tom Shachtman, How the French Saved America Americans today have a love/hate relationship with France, but in this illuminating new history, Tom Shachtman shows that without France, there might not be a United States of America. How the French Saved America: Soldiers, Sailors, Diplomats, Louis XVI, and the Success of a Revolution is about French aid to Americans during the American...
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The 33rd Annual Newberry Book Fair
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Don’t miss our annual Newberry Book Fair, one of the largest used book sales in the country. Browse through more than 120,000 used books, movies, records and more in 70 categories, many of which are priced at $3 or less. Admission is FREE! Everything for sale at the Book Fair is generously donated, and all proceeds help further the Newberry’s mission to build and care for an extraordinary collection and share it—free of charge—with...
Re-Imagining Shakespearean Works in Opera
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Join experts from Chicago Opera Theater (COT), as well as musicologist Linda Austern, in a discussion, and sneak peek performance, of their 2016 production of The Fairy Queen, by Henry Purcell. This adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dreampremiered in 1692, creating an opera based on the masques from the original play. COT, in partnership with Culture Clash, has taken the adaptation one step further...
Free
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Fairy Tales: Seduction, Subversion, and Transformation
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Unlock the enchanting world of fairy tales as we explore their subversive power and timeless allure. Join us for an illuminating journey through canonical tales and contemporary retellings, alongside insightful analysis from leading theorists.
May 9th
6:30–9:30pm EDT
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$335
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Thu, May 9th, 6:30–9:30pm EDT
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
U for You: Joyce's Ulysses for New Readers (and Re-Readers)
Irish Arts Center @ Virtual Classroom
Dive into Joyce's Ulysses with renowned scholar Jonathan Goldman, unraveling its complexities and discovering its humor and humanity. Whether you're a seasoned reader or new to Joyce's work, this immersive experience promises to enhance your understanding and appreciation of this literary masterpiece.
A Ruthless Criticism of Everything Existing: An Introduction to Marx
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
In the mid-nineteenth century, a young Karl Marx wrote, in the form of a published open letter to Arnold Ruge: “But if the designing of the future and the proclamation of ready-made solutions for all time is not our affair, then we realize all the more clearly what we have to accomplish in the present—I am speaking of a ruthless criticism of everything existing, ruthless in two senses: The criticism must not be afraid of its own conclusions,...
James Joyce: Ulysses
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
The archetypal novel of high modernism, James Joyce’s Ulysses attempts to synthesize the life of a city, the afterlives of previous literary styles, and the entirety of the Western canon as it stood in the early twentieth century. Since its original publication when it was serialized in the Little Review from March 1918 to March 1920, Ulysses has churned up debates about obscenity, obscurity, gender, sexuality, censorship,...
Confronting Challenging Texts
92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom
How do we live with sacred text when it contradicts with our values of egalitarianism and inclusivity? In this queer-affirming class, we will explore historical and contemporary texts that respond to exclusionary and troubling texts. No previous text study necessary, all are welcome.
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Shakespeare with Leo Schaff - The Winter’s Tale
Leo does a great job in explaining the play,highlighting the important parts and making the play exciting. -
Shakespeare with Leo Schaff - The Winter’s Tale
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Shakespeare with Leo Schaff - The Winter’s Tale
Well researched and very well presented. Just enough back tracking to explain the text. Sufficient "acting" voices to handle the text.
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