Following our discussions on Albert Camus’ Exile and the Kingdom, we will turn our attention to George Eliot’s Scenes of Clerical Life. We will have a series of six sessions, two sessions dedicated to each of Eliot’s short stories, from June 22nd to July 27th.
Here is the plan:
Story 1. “The Sad Fortunes Of The Reverend Amos Barton” – Two meetings: June 22 & 29
Story 2. “Mr. Gilfil’s Love Story” – Three meetings: July 6, 13, & 20
Story 3. “Janet’s Repentance” – Four meetings: July 27, August 3, 10, & 17
About George Eliot
George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans (1819 – 1880), is among the most highly regarded novelists of the Victorian era. Henry James praised her for elevating the novel form, even though he considered Romola to be her masterpiece—not Middlemarch. Kathryn Hughes calls her “The Last Victorian.” Eliot’s translation of Spinoza’s Ethics, which was reprinted fairly recently, is a clear indication of her philosophical mind. Scenes from Clerical Life is a portrayal of rural English life and the struggles of its clergy. I’m very excited to read and discuss the stories with our group.
How to Join
If you’re interested in joining us and the schedule works for you, you can sign up for Tier 2 through my Patreon page. Once I receive your registration, I will send you the Zoom information.
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