Reading Contemporary Poetry

No matter how familiar you are with poetry, this class invites you to learn more about it through open and welcoming conversation. In this class, you will discuss books by three contemporary poets: The Carrying by National Book Award finalist Ada Limon, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude by another National Book Award finalist Ross Gay, and Book of My Nights by Li-Young Lee. In each session, you will also receive generative writing prompts based on the reading.

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Schedule

April 20: The Carrying by Ada Limon

May 4: Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude by Ross Gay

May 18: Book of My Nights by Li-Young Lee

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About Reader Series Classes

Reader Series classes take you on a deep dive into specific topic or author to gain a more advanced understanding of literature and the world. Experienced instructors will provide history, context, and analysis, and guide in-depth discussion that will help make you an instant expert in a single subject or author’s body of work.

Each participant can decide how they choose to engage with the classes. You can read the books ahead of time, read them as the class progresses, or read them after the class has concluded. No matter your level of prior knowledge, you will receive a wealth of materials and insights in a condensed period, like a master class or a great course, only right here in Cleveland.

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This class takes place remotely online via Zoom. Register to receive the zoom link and class instructions.

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