Classic Books
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I'm sure I'm not the only one out there who gave many a classic book a pass while growing up. Yet it turns out my teachers were right and there is a literary currency that these works provide and that I cannot truthfully engage in. In the hope of remedying said situation, I've thrown together this meet-up on the off-chance others would like to sit down and finally read Love in the Time of Cholera, Pride and Prejudice, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The books can span any time period or country and will be decided by group vote. I encourage everyone to use the Message board to talk about books desired and books read. I'm hoping it will be a means of continuing discussions after we all go home.
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Our next meeting:
The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers
Combining the themes of our last two meetings, on June 1st we'll be discussing The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers, written by a dead white woman and taking place in the South (I am tacitly assuming here the theme of Faulkner's work wasn't 'confusion'). Courtesy of Amazon.com, here are some reviews:
The New York Times : "A remarkable book . . . writes with a sweep and certainty that are overwhelming. Read more
- When?
- Sunday, Jun 1, 2008, 6:00 PM 20080601T220000Z
- Where?
- RSVP limit
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Only 20 members (including guests) can RSVP 'Yes' or 'Maybe' for this meeting. There's still room for 6 more.
- Who?
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9 members have said Yes
5 members have said Maybe
Recent Meetings
Sun May 11, 6:00 PM |
12 attended (est.) –
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Sun Apr 20, 6:00 PM |
12 attended (est.) –
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Sun Mar 23, 6:00 PM |
9 attended (est.) –
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What's New?
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"I'm a Boston-lover who was forced for financial reasons to live in Washington, D.C. for a year and who will never make that mistake again. I work at a software company, read a book a week, and have recently discovered mental clarity through exercise."
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"Hi, I almost always carry a book with me wherever I go and would love to read more classics. "
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"Hi, I love to read but never had much time during residency. I do love the classics and was always surrounded by books as my mother is a modern french literature expert. "
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"Hi! I'm a college student who has not made nearly enough time for reading... I'd like to remedy that this summer :)"
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"history repeats itself but not necessarily great literature. would like to explore ..."
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"Hello! I'm in my 70th year and still finding things I love to read. Right now it's Middlemarch, and I look forward to all suggestions by other members. "
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"I have the great books sitting on my shelf and crack them open from time to time, perhaps this group will give me an exuse to make it to the end of some."
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"Hi Violeta, I was very pleased to meet you, too. Sorry, that I couldn't come to the Brunch on the Sunday after that. Next Sunday, I will be attending the classical book club you recommended. Am looking forward to that already. Are you coming to the dance party at the Goethe Institut this Friday?"
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"I love to read and always wanted to read some classic books, and then talk about them!"
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The poll "What should we read after Winter's Tales?" closed today.
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"Inka, it was great meeting you at the Goethe-Institut :-) "
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"Hi I enjoy reading and look forward to meeting like minded friends."
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"Hi, I'm looking forward to working my way through more classics...I sometimes have a hard time getting motivated to read (and finish) them so I'm hoping that this group will be a good incentive!"
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