Take a guided tour through literature, film, and history. Trace the development of the short story. Feel the pulse of the inspired poet. Appreciate the genius of Shakespeare. Discover the hidden depths of filmmaking. View history in a whole new light.
Each quarter, the Library offers 6 to 8 week seminars on a variety of literary topics, with each spring being reserved for the study of Shakespeare's plays being performed at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival that summer.
These affordable classes are always insightful but casual, and are taught by seasoned and knowledgeable teachers.
Call the library at 503-682-2744 to reserve your spot!
Summer 2010 Schedule of Classes:
Potpourri: Some Famous Poems
J. Ehrstine
This class is being offered on request for a discussion of poetry. Thus, some notable lyrics - of a wide variety and vintage, some of which (many?) you will have seen before - will be surveyed to determine if they merit their fame. And why. The discussions will shun most technical concerns, the better to examine wider issues of appeal: powerful emotion, occasion, language, imagery, audience, and more.
Instructor: John Ehrstine
Wednesdays, 7/14-9/1 (8 classes)
6:00-8:00 p.m. - Rose Room
Fee: $40.00.
Texts will be available at the Circulation Desk.
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Fall 2010 Schedule of Classes:
Pride and Prejudice and Progeny
J. Ehrstine
The three P’s of contemporary suburban scholarship. Jane Austen’s work has not only survived but flourished in a number of stories engendered by her characters. We’ll study this delightful phenomena by re-reading Pride and Prejudice as a backdrop to the “Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman” trilogy by Pamela Aidan, and perhaps one more.
Date: Wed. 9/29-11/17 (8 classes)
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Location: Wilsonville Public Library Rose Room
Fee: $40.00.
Texts will be available for purchase at a discount.
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Looking for other discussion and learning opportunities?
Check out our monthly Book Club and Public Lectures.