PHILADELPHIA'S 41st ANNUAL GREAT BOOKS
FALL INSTITUTE WEEKEND
POCONO MANOR INN NOVEMBER 4, 5, 6, 2011
Join us in the Poconos this fall to explore
Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness
| Habits of the Heart: Individualism and Commitment in
American Life |
by Robert Bellah and others
| | The Awakening |
by Kate Chopin
| | Freedom |
by Jonathan Franzen
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Our discussion begins with Habits of the Heart, a profound scholarly study of American character that explores how our fierce dedication to individualism can also undermine our capacity for commitment to one another. We then look at Kate Chopin's classic, The Awakening, a daring portrayal of a woman mired in a stifling marriage who seeks freedom from the confines of her domestic situation, to live ac-cording to her own needs and nature rather than in accordance with the rigid standards of society. Finally, we will examine Jonathan Franzen's contemporary epic novel, Freedom, which "comically and tragically captures the temptations and burdens of liberty: the thrills of teenage lust, the shaken com-promises of middle age, the wages of suburban sprawl, the heavy weight of empire." Join us, and feel free to invite a friend, as we focus on Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness.
COST: $345 per person double occupancy, $410 for single occupancy. Price includes meals, lodging, books, hospitality, and group discussions. When possible, we arrange roommates. Commuter rates are available.
PLACE: Pocono Manor Inn, Pocono Manor, PA.
See photos provided by Jennifer of a 2009 Pocono evening event!
Past Readings
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