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Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 45 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY
Examine a landmark work of twentieth-century literature through themes of censorship, morality, faith and artistic freedom. Explore how fantasy, satire and allegory challenge political power while raising enduring questions about truth, love and conscience. Gain deeper historical and cultural insight through thoughtful discussion and close reading.
Oct 21st
6:30–9:30pm ET
Meets 4 Times
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 30 Irving Pl, New York, NY
Delve into Thomas Mann's literary masterpiece, 'The Magic Mountain,' at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research. This course invites exploration into the profound themes of love, loss, time, and the human condition against the backdrop of prewar Europe. Analyzing Mann's work alongside medical journals, reviews, and lectures, participants will ponder questions of health, the evolving nature of time in modernity, and the pursuit of enchantment in a rapidly changing world.
Nov 16th
6:30–9:30pm ET
Meets 4 Times
French Institute Alliance Française See all classes by this school @ Virtual Classroom
Immerse yourself in the rich world of French literature with this advanced course, exploring classic and contemporary works by Jean-Baptiste Andrea, Annie Ernaux, Boris Vian, and more. Through in-depth analysis and discussion, you'll gain a deeper understanding of literary themes and styles, enhancing your language proficiency while discovering the cultural and philosophical significance of these masterpieces.
Nov 2nd
7:30–9pm ET
Meets 5 Times
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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 David, in which many critics have seen the origin of the modern novel. We will explore the relation between the Bible's charged narrative style and it's understanding of the complexity and conflict inherent in human consciousness. We will pay attention to the Bible's idiosyncratic brand of irony, and its very definite but often overlooked sense of humor. We will also look at the relation between the omniscient narrator and the omnipotent deity, and we will explore the ways in which the Bible maintains a tense and masterful control of what it narrates. We will also read sections of the New Testament, and look at the way that it radically re-interprets the Hebrew Bible.
No previous engagement with the text will be necessary. Readings (using the RSV translation) will include the bulk of the Israelite narrative, from Genesis to 2 Kings, as well as selections from other Biblical writings including the Psalms and the Song of Songs. We will also read selections from the Gospels and other texts from the New Testament.
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