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For the Literary at Heart, back . . .Pulitzers ~ 5 sessions eachThis series gives readers a chance to catch up on Pulitzer Prize-winning fiction – in novel and play form. What is it that makes a work of fiction worthy of being awarded the Pulitzer Prize? Do the characteristics change over time? What, other than the award, do the stories have in common?
Option 1Robert Penn Warren, All the King’s Men James Agee, A Death in the Family Shirley Ann Grau, The Keepers of the House John Kennedy Toole, A Confederacy of Dunces Wallace Earle Stegner, Angle of Repose
Option 2 John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath Beth Henley, Crimes of the Heart Alice Walker, The Color Purple Carol Shields, The Stone Diaries Peter Taylor, A Summons to Memphis Robert Frost: Poetry and Prose ~ 3 SessionsThis series invites readers to learn more about Robert Frost's life and the diversity of his writings. Jay Parini, Robert Frost: A Life Robert Frost, Poetry and Prose (over two sessions)
Shakespeare’s Comedies ~ 4 Sessions In Shakespeare’s romantic comedies the problem that keeps lovers apart must be resolved. Only after the obstacle to their union is removed can personal and social happiness reign. These plays are also fun – brilliant, bawdy, and a barrel of laughs. As You Like It A Midsummer Night’s Dream Much Ado about Nothing Twelfth Night |
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