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Literature Classes NYC

Explore the captivating world of literature in the heart of NYC with a range of classes covering diverse genres, from classic literature and poetry to modern fiction and creative writing, where participants can enhance their understanding and appreciation for the written word.

5 classes in-person in NYC have spots left, and 3 classes live online are available.

W.E.B. Du Bois: Black Reconstruction in America

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ 314 7th St, Brooklyn, NY

Uncover the untold history of Reconstruction in America through W.E.B. Du Bois' groundbreaking perspective. Explore the struggles and triumphs of Black people during this transformative period and discover the lasting impact on U.S. democracy today. Supplementary readings by renowned scholars add depth to this thought-provoking course.

(29) All levels 21 and older
$335

4 sessions

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Don DeLillo: Fiction, Paranoia, and Empire

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ 411 S 5th St, Brooklyn, NY

Uncover the intersection of literature, politics, and culture in a thought-provoking course that examines the themes of fear, power, and influence in contemporary fiction.

(29) All levels 21 and older
$335

4 sessions

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Hieronymus Bosch: The Garden of Earthly Delights

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY

Unravel Hieronymus Bosch's masterpiece triptych and explore its critique of early modern Europe, engagement with theology, and depiction of race, gender, and sexuality. Delve into politics and aesthetics, and discover the secrets behind the painting's dense and wild invention. Join us on a journey through Bosch's oeuvre and navigate the complexities of endless endings in our own moment.

(29) All levels 21 and older
$335

4 sessions

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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 at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research as we delve into Auerbach's groundbreaking analysis, unraveling the complexities of literary representation from Homer to modernity. Engage with timeless questions of realism, humanism, and the essence of literature in this captivating exploration of Auerbach's enduring legacy.

(29) All levels 21 and older
$335

4 sessions

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Fairy Tales: Seduction, Subversion, and Transformation

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research

Unlock the enchanting world of fairy tales as we explore their subversive power and timeless allure. Join us at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research for an illuminating journey through canonical tales and contemporary retellings, alongside insightful analysis from leading theorists. Delve into the depths of stories like Bluebeard and Beauty and the Beast to unravel themes of power, sex, and transformation, and discover how these age-old narratives continue to resonate in our modern world.

(29) All levels 21 and older
$335

4 sessions

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English Literature Workshop Private (Ages 8-11)

Young Gates @ Interactive Live Online

Join our immersive workshop exploring the enchanting world of a beloved literary classic. Unravel the nuances of language while journeying through Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Engage in interactive sessions dissecting characters, themes, and linguistic elements, culminating in a comprehensive summary of the first eleven chapters.

Beginner 8 - 11 years old
$249

5 sessions

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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.

(51) All levels 18 and older
$456

10 sessions

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Philosophy & Deconstruction: An Introduction to Derrida

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom

Discover the world of Jacques Derrida and his ideas that revolutionized American academia. This course delves into Derrida's wide-ranging engagements with various fields, exploring foundational concepts of differance, deconstruction, and more. Join us as we uncover the transition from structuralism to poststructuralism through the lens of the charismatic and influential philosopher.

(29) All levels 21 and older
$335

4 sessions

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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.

(1060) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$400

4 sessions

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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.

(1060) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$750

3 sessions

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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,...

(1060) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$224

7 sessions

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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.

(1060) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$400

2 sessions

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Reading Cervantes with Edith Grossman

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Most of us know Miguel de Cervantes as the author of Don Quixote, but it may come as a surprise that he also wrote short fiction as well as works for the theater. His novellas (called "Novelas ejemplares," or "Exemplary Novels,") are fast-paced and witty, and well may be, as Cervantes claimed, the first novellas written originally in Spanish and not translated from Italian. He wrote twelve; we'll read roughly half that number.  Specific titles...

(1060) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$420

4 sessions

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Reading Latin American Fiction

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Beginning in the early twentieth century, the various Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America began developing a unique style of fantastic literature. Under the influence of Poe (via France) and certain schools of philosophy (the Pre-Socratics, Berkeley, William James, Existenialism) writers as different as Borges, García Márquez and Armonía Somers created a new way of looking at everyday reality.

(1060) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$420

4 sessions

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Reading the Bible with Noam Scheindlin

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

The Bible's indelible mark on literature is not just in the stories that it tells, but in the way those stories are told. In this class, we read and explore the compelling and subtle narratives of the Bible, which have been so influential on the development of the Western literary tradition. In this secular approach to a sacred text, we will be very interested in the sophisticated psychological portrayals of characters such as Joseph, Moses and...

(1060) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$420

4 sessions

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The Muse in the Museum with Molly Peacock

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Poetry and Art are intimate companions. The vitality of imagery creates the poet's vision. This studio/seminar will explore images in a selection of poems from the 17th to the 21st centuries as well as similar imagery in paintings and sculpture from New York City's museums. Passes to two museums are included in the class. Each class gives students time to write, creating new poetic structures in response to visual art.

(1060) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$385

4 sessions

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Memoir with Anya Yurchyshyn

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Our personal stories are a vital part of who we are. When we explore our stories by writing memoir, we have the opportunity to understand our experiences more deeply and give others a chance to reflect on theirs. In this course, students will produce and share original autobiographical work, examine aspects of craft such as voice, structure and narration, and engage in critical conversations around topics such as memory, truth (and “truth”),...

(1060) All levels 18 and older
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$385

4 sessions

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Reading Ulysses with Michael Groden

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Work through selected chapters of Ulysses and discovery what makes the novel resonate today, with Michael Groden, editor of the James Joyce Archive

(1060) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$385

4 sessions

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Reading the Divine Comedy with Joseph Luzzi

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

What makes Dante’s Divine Comedy such essential reading today, even though it was written seven centuries ago? This course will explore the fascinating world of Dante’s epic poem in all its cultural and historical richness, as we consider Dante’s relation to his beloved hometown of Florence, his lacerating experience of exile, and his lifelong devotion to his muse Beatrice, among many other issues.  We will pay special attention...

(1060) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$385

4 sessions

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Reading Elizabeth Bishop with Lisa Goldfarb

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Elizabeth Bishop is a modern North American poet who is hard to identify in terms of a single school of poetry, place, or home. She writes poems linked to her native ground of Nova Scotia and Massachusetts, yet she is also a poet who famously writes of travel. Brazil, where she lived for twenty years, was home away from home for her, as was Key West, for a shorter period. New York City, and Paris, too, figure into her poetic geography.  The...

(1060) All levels 18 and older
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$385

3 sessions

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