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Romances & Renaissance & Restoration, oh my! Broadly interested in exploring and discussing current topics in early literature. From dipping our toes into medieval matters to debating the effectiveness of Shakespeare in adaptation to discovering the gems of Restoration theater, we are interested in literature pre-1800. If this interests you, and you would like to join us in our discussions and events, please click the button below to join our mailing list.
Meeting Information
The Method & Madness Reading Group will typically host formal text study meetings during even numbered weeks, and we will devote the odd numbered weeks to meetings for independent scholarly pursuits. These meetings are designed to be low stress spaces to discuss literature and build community, and we would love to see you there!
The general theme for Spring Quarter is Cosmic Orders. Join us in considering how these early authors conceptualized non-earthly spaces!
- Time: Thursdays, 1-3pm
- Place: HIB 411
April 2024 Schedule*
Thursday, April 4: Independent Study
Thursday, April 11: Welcome to Spring Quarter: Food and Games
Thursday, April 18: Text study of the opening of Book 8 from John Milton’s Paradise Lost
Thursday, April 25: A Discussion of Emanuel Swedenborg’s Earths in our Solar System led by Professor Jayne Lewis (selections of the reading will be circulated in advance)
*Schedule Subject to Change
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