Summer of Proust

Join us for a captivating summer as we dive into the world of Marcel Proust, the master of attention and memory! 🌟 Have you noticed your ability to focus slipping away? You're not alone! In an age plagued by distraction, let’s rediscover the art of attention through Proust's seminal work, Swann's Way.

📖 Reading Schedule:

• June 15: Penguin (pp. 1-48) | Modern Library (pp. 1-64)
• June 22: Penguin (pp. 49-111) | Modern Library (pp. 65-151)
• June 29: Penguin (pp. 111-191) | Modern Library (pp. 151-264)
• July 6: Penguin (pp. 195-263) | Modern Library (pp. 265-359)
• July 13: Penguin (pp. 263-324) | Modern Library (pp. 359-444)
• July 20: Penguin (pp. 324-396) | Modern Library (pp. 444-543)
• July 27: Finish the book!

🎤 Discussions will occur every week from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM at 1106 Harris Ave., Suite 307, downtown Fairhaven. Prepare for engaging conversations by reading the assigned pages and drafting a brief question about the material.

💰 The cost for this seven-week seminar features a sliding scale. Register here to secure your spot! Note: Translation options include the Moncrieff and Kilmartin version from Modern Library or Lydia Davis’ translation from Penguin, both available as affordable paperbacks.

Let’s embrace the summer with literature and insightful discussions! 🌞